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Definition of endochondral in English:

endochondral

Pronunciation /ˌendəˈkändrəl/ /ˌɛndəˈkɑndrəl/

adjective

Anatomy

  • Situated or occurring within cartilage.

    • ‘endochondral bone formation’

Origin

Late 19th century from endo- + chondral.