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Cartilage  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A non-vascular form of connective tissue composed of CHONDROCYTES embedded in a matrix that includes CHONDROITIN SULFATE and various types of FIBRILLAR COLLAGEN. There are three major types: HYALINE CARTILAGE; FIBROCARTILAGE; and ELASTIC CARTILAGE.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-M7L5Q2G2-F

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