Relating to or involving the formation or molding of cartilage; describing processes or substances involved in cartilage development and growth.
From chondroplast + '-ic' (relating to). The adjective form describes anything related to the process of cartilage formation or the cells and substances involved in that process.
Understanding chondroplastic processes has helped scientists develop treatments for cartilage damage—by studying how the body naturally builds cartilage, they can now encourage damaged joints to heal themselves.
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