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hyaline cartilage |
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hyaline cartilage [′hī·ə·lən ′kärt·lij] (histology) A translucent connective tissue comprising about two-thirds clear, homogeneous matrix with few or no collagen fibrils. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The lobules of mature hyaline cartilage were surrounded by a scant stroma, and they lacked anaplastic features (figure 3). Speak to your orthopedic surgeon and find out the quality of the articular hyaline cartilage on your femoral, tibial and patellar sides. But they have had difficulty getting the new cells to form the tough hyaline cartilage found in joints and ensuring that the new growth adheres to bone and existing cartilage (SN: 4/25/92, p. |
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