Embryonic Structure
chondrocranium Audio
chon·dro·cra·ni·um [ kon-droh-krey-nee-uhm ]
Etymology:
Greek chondros = cartilage + keranion (Latin cranium) = skull
Definitions related to chondrocranium:
  • Fetal subdivision of cranial skeletal system which has its direct parts bones derived from cartilage.
    Foundational Model of Anatomy
    University of Washington, 2017
  • The primitive portion of the fetal skull, formed by nine weeks gestation, that is composed of cartilage, the majority of which undergoes ossification by adulthood.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
Try this search on: Farlex, Merriam-Webster, Oxford Dictionary, or Wordnik

This content should not be used in place of medically-reviewed decision support reference material or professional medical advice. Some terms may have alternate or updated definitions not reflected in this set. The definitions on this page should not be considered complete or up to date.