Cartilage is A connective tissue characterised by its non vascularity and firm consistency; consists of cells (chondrocytes), an interstitial matrix of fibers (collagen), and ground substance (proteoglycans). There are three kinds of cartilage: hyaline cartilage, elastic cartilage, and fibrocartilage. Nonvascular, resilient, flexible connective tissue found primarily in joints, the walls of the thorax, and tubular structures (larynx, air passages, and ears); makes up most of the skeleton in early fetal life, but is slowly replaced by bone.
The medical root term for cartilage is "chondro-."
Chondropathy refers to any disease of cartilage.
The medical term for cartilage resembling a sword is Xiphoid.
Chondralgia means cartilage pain.
Hyaline Cartilage
The medical term for a cartilage cell is "chondrocyte." Chondrocytes are specialized cells responsible for the formation and maintenance of cartilage tissue, producing the cartilage matrix which includes collagen and proteoglycans. They play a crucial role in the growth, repair, and overall health of cartilage.
Achondroplasia means no formation of cartilage.
The junction of the rib and cartilage is the costochondral joint.
Hypochondral or subchondral.subchondral
Osteochondroma is a benign growth of bone and cartilage.
Achondroplasia is the medical term for dwarfism with cartilage problems.
Combining forms for cartilage are: chondr/i or chondr/o