The branch of anatomy and medicine that studies the structure, function, and diseases of cartilage.
From Greek 'chondros' (cartilage) + 'logos' (study of). Like biology or geology, the '-logy' ending means this is a formal field of scientific study.
Chondrology barely existed as a focused science until recently, but now it's crucial for treating sports injuries and arthritis—understanding cartilage at the molecular level might help us grow replacement cartilage for damaged joints.
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