chondrectomy

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• chondrectomy — Excision of cartilage. [G. chondros, cartilage, + ektome, excision] * * * chon·drec·to·my (kon drekґtə me) [chondr + ectomy] surgical removal of cartilage …   Medical dictionary

• Knee cartilage replacement therapy — Articular cartilage, most notably that which is found in the knee joint, is generally characterized by very low friction, high wear resistance, and poor regenerative qualities. It is responsible for much of the compressive resistance and load… …   Wikipedia

• chondr- — combining form or chondri or chondro Etymology: New Latin, from Greek chondr , chondro , from chondros grain, cartilage more at grind 1 …   Useful english dictionary