perichondrium noun. [pɛrɪ'kɒndrɪǝm] Pl. -dria [-drɪǝ]. M18.
[mod. Latin, formed as PERI- + Greek khondros cartilage: see -IUM.]
Anatomy. The layer of fibrous connective tissue that envelopes cartilages (other than at the joints).

■ perichondrial adjective surrounding or enveloping a cartilage; of or pertaining to the perichondrium: M19.

■ ,perichon'dritis noun inflammation of the perichondrium M19.

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