Definition of Chondrin

1. Noun. A substance that resembles gelatin and is obtained by boiling cartilage in water.

Generic synonyms: Albuminoid, Scleroprotein
Derivative terms: Chondrify

Definition of Chondrin

1. 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.

Definition of Chondrin

1. Noun. (organic compound) A colourless, amorphous, nitrogenous substance resembling gelatin, formed from cartilaginous tissue by long-continued action of boiling water. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Chondrin

1. the matrix of cartilage [n -S]

Medical Definition of Chondrin

1. An obsolete term for a gelatin-like substance obtained from cartilage by boiling. See: collagen. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chondrin

chondrectomy
chondres
chondri
chondrichthian
chondrichthyan
chondrichthyans
chondrification
chondrification centre
chondrifications
chondrified
chondrifies
chondrify
chondrifying
chondrigen
chondrigenous
chondrin (current term)
chondrin ball
chondrins
chondrio-
chondriosome
chondriosomes
chondrite
chondrites
chondritic
chondritis
chondro-
chondro-2-sulfatase
chondro-4-sulfatase
chondro-osseous
chondro-osteodystrophy

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