chondrodystrophy

noun

chondrodystrophy

noun

UK /ˌkɒn.drə(ʊ)ˈdɪs.trə.fɪ/

Etymology From chondro- + dystrophy.

1

Medicine, Sciences A skeletal disorder caused by various genetic mutations, affecting the development of cartilage.

Derived terms
chondrodystrophoid
Related terms
chondrodysplasia
Coordinate terms
osteochondrodysplasia

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