Chondrin :: Chondrin (n.) A colorless, amorphous, nitrogenous substance, tasteless and odorless, formed from cartilaginous tissue by long-continued action of boiling water. It is similar to gelatin, and is a large ingredient of commercial gelatin..
Chondrite :: Chondrite (n.) A meteoric stone characterized by the presence of chondrules.
Chondritic :: Chondritic (a.) Granular; pertaining to, or having the granular structure characteristic of, the class of meteorites called chondrites..
Chondritis :: Chondritis (n.) An inflammation of cartilage.
Halichondriae :: Halichondriae (n. pl.) An order of sponges, having simple siliceous spicules and keratose fibers; -- called also Keratosilicoidea..
Hypochondria :: Hypochondria (n.) Hypochondriasis; melancholy; the blues.
Hypochondriasis :: Hypochondriasis (n.) A mental disorder in which melancholy and gloomy views torment the affected person, particularly concerning his own health..
Perichondrial :: Perichondrial (a.) Of or pertaining to the perichondrium; situated around cartilage.
Perichondritis :: Perichondritis (n.) Inflammation of the perichondrium.
Perichondrium :: Perichondrium (n.) The membrane of fibrous connective tissue which closely invests cartilage, except where covering articular surfaces..