Cartilagenous Tissue

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Cartilagenous Tissue Definition

A type of connective tissue composed of chondrocytes and an extracellular matrix, composed of collagen, elastin, and ground substance. There are three types of cartilage; namely elastic, hyaline, and fibrocartilage.

Cartilagenous Tissue Synonyms

Cartilaginous Tissue

Terms in Cartilagenous Tissue category

Cartilage Matrix
Elastic Cartilage
Fibrocartilage
Hyaline Cartilage