A very stiff scalpel-shaped knife used in cutting cartilage. ... Synonym: cartilage knife, ecchondrotome. ... Origin: chondro-+ G. Tome, cutting ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: kon′drō-tōm Definitions: 1. A very stiff scalpel-shaped knife used in cutting cartilage. Synonyms: cartilage knife