A non-vascular form of connective tissue composed of CHONDROCYTES embedded in a matrix that includes CHONDROITIN SULFATE and various types of FIBRILLAR COLLAGEN. There are three major types: HYALINE CARTILAGE; FIBROCARTILAGE; and ELASTIC CARTILAGE.
Synonyms: Cartilage, Cartilages
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general: prefer specifics; inflammation (chondritis) is likely to be OSTEOCHONDRITIS
identifier
D002356