CHONDRO-EPIPHYSIS

(Lat.), n. f. Ko2nd(ch2o2nd)"ro(ro2)- e2p-i2f'i2s(u's)-i2s. Gen., chondro-epiphys'eos (-iph'ysis). From XoVpo, cartilage, and iirtyvo-is (see EPIPHYSIS). A cartilage that subsequently becomes developed into a bony epiphysis. [L, 81.] C. acromial is [Uffelmann]. The cartilage which at birth forms the acromion. [L, 31.] C. condyloideo-coracoidea [Uffelmann]. The cartilage which at birth forms the condyle, neck, and coracoid proce of the scapula. [L, 31.] C. marginalia [Uffelmann]. The cartilage which at birth forms the lower angle and posterior border of the scapula. [L, 31.] [s. 255]