Word: chondrotrophic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: chon
dro
tro
phic
Definition: Relating to the development and growth of cartilage
Morphemes:
Affix: chondro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Describing something composed of cartilage.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χόνδρος
Language: grc
Decoded: khondros
Meaning: grain; cartilage
Affix: trophic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or pertaining to growth; an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τρέφω
Language: grc
Decoded: trepho
Meaning: to maintain, support
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade
Affix: -ικός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ikos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to noun stems to form adjectives: of or pertaining to, in the manner of; -ic