perichondrium

perichondrium definition - medical

per·i·chon·dri·um (pĕrˌĭ-kŏnˈdrē-əm)

noun pl. per·i·chon·dri·a (-drē-ə)
The dense irregular fibrous membrane of connective tissue covering the surface of cartilage except at the endings of joints.

Related Forms:

  • perˌi·chonˈdri·al (-drē-əl) adjective

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