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Hyaline Cartilage
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Definition
: A type of CARTILAGE characterized by a homogenous amorphous matrix containing predominately TYPE II COLLAGEN and ground substance. Hyaline cartilage is found in ARTICULAR CARTILAGE; LARYNGEAL CARTILAGES; and the NASAL SEPTUM.
Examples
Cartilage, Articular
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Laryngeal Cartilages
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Nasal Cartilages
Other names
Hyaline Cartilages; Cartilages, Hyaline; Cartilage, Hyaline