noun
- a substance found in cartilage and connective tissue, often taken as a dietary supplement for joint health
Usage: medical; biochemical
Examples
- Many people take chondroitin supplements to help with arthritis pain.
- Chondroitin is naturally present in cartilage throughout the body.
- The doctor recommended glucosamine and chondroitin for her joint problems.
- Research on chondroitin’s effectiveness for osteoarthritis shows mixed results.
- Chondroitin sulfate is the most common form found in supplements.
- The supplement contained both chondroitin and other joint-supporting ingredients.