CHONDRIGEN Meaning and
Definition
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Chondrigen is a term primarily used in biology, specifically in the field of embryology, to describe a group of cells or tissues that play a significant role in the development of cartilage. The word is a combination of "chondro-" derived from chondrocyte (cartilage cell) and "-gen" indicating their generation or production.
In vertebrate embryos, chondrigen refers to the layer of mesodermal cells that undergo a process known as chondrification or chondrogenesis. Chondrogenesis is the process by which cartilage is formed from these chondrigenic cells. These cells differentiate into chondroblasts, which then produce the extracellular matrix rich in collagen fibers and proteoglycans, ultimately leading to the formation of cartilage tissue.
Chondrigen plays a critical role in skeletal development and growth as it serves as the foundation for the formation of the skeletal system. Through chondrification, chondrigenic cells contribute to the formation of the initial cartilage model that will later be replaced by bone during ossification.
The term chondrigen is also occasionally used in a more general sense to refer to any cell or tissue involved in the development or maintenance of cartilage. It can encompass not only the embryonic chondrigenic cells but also specialized adult cells, such as chondrocytes found in mature cartilage.
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Chondrogen, the special basal substance of cartilage which is converted into chondrin by boiling.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for CHONDRIGEN
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