hyaline cartilage

noun

, Anatomy.

1. the typical, translucent form of cartilage, containing little fibrous tissue.

hyaline cartilage

noun

1. a common type of cartilage with a translucent matrix containing little fibrous tissue

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyaline cartilage¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

In the earliest stage the future bone consists of hyaline cartilage surrounded by a vascular sheath, the perichondrium.

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The commonest kind of cartilage, and that which preforms so many of the bones of the embryo, is hyaline cartilage.

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The cartilage so formed was not like hyaline cartilage, but resembled in a striking manner parenchymatous cartilage.

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When derived from hyaline cartilage—for example, at the ends of the long bones—it is known as a cartilaginous exostosis.

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Their articulating surfaces are covered by hyaline cartilage.

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