Cartilaginous
Cartilaginous (kar-ti-la-ji-nus)
Cartilaginous refers to the physical characteristic of being like cartilage, a flexible connective tissue found in many areas of the body.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /kɑːtɪˈlædʒɪnəs/
Etymology
The term "cartilaginous" is derived from the Latin word "cartilago" which means "cartilage" and the suffix "-ous" which means "full of" or "characterized by".
Definition
Cartilaginous is used to describe structures in the body that are made up of or resemble cartilage. Cartilage is a type of connective tissue that is more flexible than bone but less flexible than muscle. It is found in various parts of the body including the joints, the rib cage, the ear, the nose, the bronchial tubes, and the intervertebral discs.
Related Terms
- Cartilage: A type of connective tissue that is more flexible than bone but less flexible than muscle.
- Chondrocyte: The only cells found in healthy cartilage. They produce and maintain the cartilaginous matrix.
- Chondrogenesis: The process by which cartilage is formed from condensed mesenchyme tissue.
- Osteoarthritis: A type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: A chronic inflammatory disorder affecting many joints, including those in the hands and feet.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cartilaginous
- Wikipedia's article - Cartilaginous
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