chondrocyte. [kon´dro-sīt] one of the cells embedded in the lacunae of the cartilage matrix. adj., adj chondrocyt´ic. ... chondrocyte. (redirected from Contracyt). Also found in: Dictionary, Encyclopedia.. Related to Contracyt: employment contract, ... chondrocyte. (kŏn′drə-sīt′). n.. A cartilage cell located in a lacuna of the cartilage matrix. ...
The matrix nearest the chondrocytes is intensely staining; although the matrix appears homogeneous, collagen fibrils may be ... composed of a basophilic fibril-containing substance with cavities in which the chondrocytes occur.. Hyaline cartilage. ...