chondriosome

noun

chon·​drio·​some ˈkän-drē-ə-ˌsōm How to pronounce chondriosome (audio)

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from German Chondriosom, from Greek chóndrion "granule" (diminutive of chóndros "grain, seed") + -o- -o- + -som -some entry 3 — more at chondro-

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chondriosome was in 1910

Dictionary Entries Near chondriosome

Cite this Entry

“Chondriosome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chondriosome. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

chondriosome

noun
chon·​drio·​some ˈkän-drē-ə-ˌsōm How to pronounce chondriosome (audio)
chondriosomal adjective
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