n. [ Gr. cho`ndros cartilage + -gen. ] (Physiol. Chem.) The chemical basis of cartilage, converted by long boiling in water into a gelatinous body called chondrin. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. cho`ndros cartilage + -genous. ] (Physiol.) Affording chondrin. [ 1913 Webster ]