What the FDA is responsible for is protecting public health. They attempt to assure and regulate the safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, the United States food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
RN, FNP, 21 years experience. Chondroplasty is the medical term meaning surgical repair of cartilage. (chondr/o meaning cartilage and -plasty meaning surgical repair). Chondroplasty is the medical term meaning surgical repair of cartilage. (chondr/o meaning cartilage and -plasty meaning surgical repair).
Last Name. Healing Cartilage Injuries. Cartilage is the tough, flexible tissue found in many areas of the body, including the ends of bones at a joint, the bronchial tubes, the intervertebral discs (in your back), the ears and the nose.