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DeCS

Descriptor English:

Cartilage

Descriptor Spanish:

Cartílago

Descriptor Portuguese:

Cartilagem

Synonyms English:

Cartilages

Tree Number:

Definition English:

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.

Indexing Annotation English:

general: prefer specifics; inflammation (chondritis) is likely to be OSTEOCHONDRITIS

Consider also terms at English:

CHONDRO-

See Related English:

Allowable Qualifiers English:

Record Number:

2400

Unique Identifier:

D002356

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