Concept information
Preferred term
Cartilage
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Note
- general: prefer specifics; inflammation (chondritis) is likely to be OSTEOCHONDRITIS
Scope note
- 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.
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D002356
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