chondrocyte

noun

chon·​dro·​cyte ˈkän-drə-ˌsīt 

: a cartilage cell

Examples of chondrocyte in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chondroitin interacts with cartilage-producing cells (chondrocytes) to regulate cartilage breakdown and repair, keeping cartilage hydrated, elastic, and able to withstand compressive force. — Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025

These modifications resulted in significant improvement in the efficiency of chondrocyte growth and ultimately cartilage tissue formation. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2021

These mice had a lack of a chondrocyte surface protein called the A2A adenosine receptor that brings the adenosine signal inside the cells. — Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, 11 May 2017

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, from chondro- chondro- + -cyte -cyte

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chondrocyte

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

Medical Definition

chondrocyte

noun

chon·​dro·​cyte ˈkän-drə-ˌsīt, -drō- 

: a cartilage cell