perichtia

/pərɪˈkɒndriəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a layer of fibroblastic connective tissue that covers the cartilage of the skeleton and connects it to the surrounding bone.

“The perichondrium plays a crucial role in the growth and development of bones in the human body.”

Synonyms

  • connective tissue
  • perichondrium

Antonyms

  • none