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Definition of Perichondrium
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Perichondrium: A dense membrane that is composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps all cartilage except the cartilage in joints, which is covered by a synovial membrane.
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