Subscriber login


Forgot your password?

Library card login

Other

chondrocyte

Syllabification: (chon·dro·cyte)
Pronunciation: /ˈkändrəˌsīt/
Definition of chondrocyte

noun

Biology
  • a cell that has secreted the matrix of cartilage and become embedded in it.

chondrocyte in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of chondrocyte in the British & World English dictionary
  |  Cite
Oxford Dictionaries Pro

For Oxford's best resources for writers, plus thesaurus, audio, and 1.9m examples.

Shop for an Oxford dictionary

Find the perfect Oxford dictionary for you in our online shop.
SHOP NOW ►

Word of the day

cur

/ kər /
noun
an aggressive dog or one that is in poor condition …