chondrocranium

noun

chon·dro·cra·ni·um | \ˌkän-drō-ˈkrā-nē-əm

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Definition of chondrocranium

: the cartilaginous parts of an embryonic cranium also : the part of the adult skull derived therefrom

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chondrocranium

noun

chon·dro·cra·ni·um | \ˌkän-drə-ˈkrā-nē-əm, -drō-

\

plural chondrocrania

Medical Definition of chondrocranium

: the embryonic cartilaginous cranium also : the part of the adult skull derived therefrom — compare osteocranium

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