Chondral

 

Chondral and osteochondral

Joint cartilage, also called articular or hyaline cartilage, is the white gristle at the end of long bones.

The word 'chondral' is an adjective, describing a noun. For example -

• chondral defect
• chondral transplant
• chondral damage
• chondral blood supply

If one refers to the cartilage and underlying bone, one uses 'osteochondral'. For example -

• osteochondral defect
• osteochondral transplant
• osteochondral damage
• osteochondritis