chondromucoid

noun

chon·​dro·​mu·​coid -ˈmyü-ˌkȯid How to pronounce chondromucoid (audio)
: a white amorphous substance obtainable from the matrix of cartilage and consisting of a protein that resembles gelatin and is combined with chondroitin sulfate compare chondrin

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“Chondromucoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chondromucoid. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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