Clinical Context
Important for joint and skeletal disorders
Examples
chondritis
cartilage inflammation
chondroma
cartilage tumor
chondrocyte
cartilage cell
achondroplasia
cartilage formation disorder
perichondrium
around cartilage
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the prefix "chondr/o-"
What does the prefix "chondr/o-" mean?+
The prefix "chondr/o-" comes from Greek and means cartilage.
How is this prefix used in medical terminology?+
Important for joint and skeletal disorders
What are some common medical terms using this prefix?+
chondritis (cartilage inflammation), chondroma (cartilage tumor), chondrocyte (cartilage cell), achondroplasia (cartilage formation disorder), perichondrium (around cartilage)