endochondral
adjective
en·do·chon·dral
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Definition of endochondral
: relating to, formed by, or being ossification that takes place from centers arising in cartilage and involves deposition of lime salts in the cartilage matrix followed by secondary absorption and replacement by true bony tissue
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endochondral
adjective
en·do·chon·dral
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Medical Definition of endochondral
: relating to, formed by, or being ossification that takes place from centers arising in cartilage and involves deposition of lime salts in the cartilage matrix followed by secondary absorption and replacement by true bony tissue — compare intramembranous sense 1, perichondral