chondroprotective

As a noun terms

is .

As an adjective chondroprotective is

that retards degradation of articular cartilage.

As a noun cartilage

is (anatomy) a type of dense, non-vascular connective tissue, usually found at the end of joints, the rib cage, the ear, the nose, in the throat and between intervertebral disks.

As an adjective chondroprotective is

that retards degradation of articular cartilage.

As adjectives the difference between articular and chondroprotective

is that articular is (anatomy) of, at, or relating to the joints of the body while chondroprotective is that retards degradation of articular cartilage.

As a noun degradation

is the act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society; diminution; as, the degradation of a peer, a knight, a general, or a bishop.

As an adjective chondroprotective is

that retards degradation of articular cartilage.

As a noun retard

is retardation; delay.

As a verb retard

is to keep delaying; to continue to hinder; to prevent from progress; to render more slow in progress; to impede; to hinder.

As an adjective chondroprotective is

that retards degradation of articular cartilage.