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perichondrium [‚per·ə′kän·drē·əm] (anatomy) The fibrous connective tissue covering cartilage, except at joints. 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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In particular, there is no objective indication as to how long it should be applied to achieve hemostasis without jeopardizing the perichondrial blood supply to the cartilage. Studies show that ear piercing can cause cephalic tetanus (a local form of tetanus caused by wounds or other head and neck infections) (8), Pseudomonas infections, or perichondrial auricular abscesses, especially with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Primary chondrosarcomas arise from undifferentiated perichondrial cells. |
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