prochondral

prochondral

 [pro-kon´dral]

occurring before the formation of cartilage.

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pro·chon·dral

(prō-kon'drăl),

Denoting a developmental stage prior to the formation of cartilage.

[pro- + G. chondros, cartilage]

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pro·chon·dral

(prō-kon'drăl)

Denoting a developmental stage prior to the formation of cartilage.

[pro- + G. chondros, cartilage]

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