epiphyseal cartilage
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epiphyseal cartilage — noun : the cartilage containing an epiphysis and uniting it with the shaft … Useful english dictionary
epiphyseal plate — n the cartilage that contains an epiphysis, unites it with the shaft, and is the site of longitudinal growth of the bone called also epiphyseal cartilage * * * lamina epiphysialis … Medical dictionary
Epiphyseal plate — The epiphyseal plate (or epiphysial plate, physis, or growth plate) is a hyaline cartilage plate in the metaphyses of children and adolescents.Anatomy DevelopmentEpiphyseal plates are present in growing bones. They are found in children and are… … Wikipedia
epiphyseal line — noun : the line marking the site of the epiphyseal cartilage … Useful english dictionary
Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein — Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein, also known as COMP, is a human gene.cite web | title = Entrez Gene: COMP cartilage oligomeric matrix protein| url = http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=gene Cmd=ShowDetailView TermToSearch=1311|… … Wikipedia
Cartilage — Hyaline cartilage showing chondrocytes and organelles, lacunae and matrix Cartilage … Wikipedia
cartilage — /kahr tl ij, kahrt lij/, n. Anat., Zool. 1. a firm, elastic, flexible type of connective tissue of a translucent whitish or yellowish color; gristle. 2. a part or structure composed of cartilage. [1350 1400; ME ( < MF) < L cartilago gristle] * *… … Universalium
Cartilage — Firm, rubbery tissue that cushions bones at joints. A more flexible kind of cartilage connects muscles with bones and makes up other parts of the body, such as the larynx and the outside parts of the ears. * * * A connective tissue characterized… … Medical dictionary
Recessive multiple epiphyseal dysplasia — is a disorder of cartilage and bone development. This condition has relatively mild signs and symptoms, including joint pain, scoliosis, and malformations of the hands, feet, and knees. Some affected individuals are born with an inward and… … Wikipedia
Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia — Classification and external resources ICD 9 756.56 OMIM 132400 226900 … Wikipedia
