chondrocranium

chon·dro·cra·ni·um

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kon-droh-krey-nee-uh m]
- /ˌkɒn droʊˈkreɪ ni əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kon-droh-krey-nee-uh m]
- /ˌkɒn droʊˈkreɪ ni əm/

Definitions of chondrocranium word

noun chondrocranium the cartilaginous structure that, in early development, envelops the brain 3
noun plural chondrocranium a braincase composed of cartilage rather than bone, as the skull of sharks and of the vertebrate embryo before ossification. 1
noun chondrocranium The primary skull of vertebrates, composed of cartilage, which in humans and most other vertebrates is replaced by bone during development. 1
noun chondrocranium (anatomy) The developing skull, composed of cartilage, of an embryo before ossification. 0

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Origin of chondrocranium

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; chondro- + cranium

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chondrocranium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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