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perichondrium

per·i·chon·dri·um
P p

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [per-i-kon-dree-uh m]
    • /ˌpɛr ɪˈkɒn dri əm/
    • /pˌerɪkˈɒndriəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [per-i-kon-dree-uh m]
    • /ˌpɛr ɪˈkɒn dri əm/

Definitions of perichondrium word

  • noun plural perichondrium the membrane of fibrous connective tissue covering the surface of cartilages except at the joints. 1
  • noun perichondrium the white fibrous membrane that covers the surface of cartilage 0
  • noun perichondrium the membrane of white, fibrous connective tissue covering cartilage, except at the joints 0

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Origin of perichondrium

First appearance:

before 1735
One of the 48% newest English words
1735-45; < New Latin < Greek peri- peri- + chondríon, diminutive of chóndros cartilage

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Parts of speech for Perichondrium

noun
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perichondrium 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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Top questions with perichondrium

  • what is perichondrium?
  • what type of connective tissue makes up the perichondrium?

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