chondroid

UK
/ˈkɒndrɔɪd/
US
/ˈkɑndrɔɪd/

Translations

chondroidnoun
UK
/ˈkɒn.drɔɪd/
US
/ˈkɑːn.drɔɪd/
Used chiefly in pathology as a mass noun referring to cartilage-like material.
Synonyms
cartilaginous tissue
cartilage-like tissue
chondroid tissue
chondroid substance
cartilaginous material
chondroidadjective
more chondroid
Comp.
most chondroid
Super.
UK
/ˈkɒndrɔɪd/
US
/ˈkɑndrɔɪd/
The tumor was identified as having a chondroid matrix.
Опухоль была идентифицирована как имеющая хондроидную матрицу.

Definitions

chondroidnoun
Cartilage-like tissue or material found in certain tumors or pathological specimens.
The biopsy revealed islands of chondroid within the malignant mass.
chondroidadjective
Resembling or having the characteristics of cartilage.
The tumor had a chondroid appearance under the microscope, indicating it might be benign.