Perichondrium

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    a dense layer of fibrous connective tissue surrounding the cartilage of developing bone

Synonyms

All synonyms
pericartilage

Etymology

peri- + chondro- + -ium

Related phrases

connective tissue

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