| Descriptor English: | Cartilage, Articular | ||||
| Descriptor Spanish: |
Cartílago Articular
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| Descriptor Portuguese: | Cartilagem Articular | ||||
| Descriptor French: | Cartilage articulaire | ||||
| Entry term(s): |
Articular Cartilage Articular Cartilages Cartilages, Articular |
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| Tree number(s): |
A02.165.407.150 A02.835.583.192 |
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| RDF Unique Identifier: | https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002358 | ||||
| Scope note: | A protective layer of firm, flexible cartilage over the articulating ends of bones. It provides a smooth surface for joint movement, protecting the ends of long bones from wear at points of contact. |
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| Annotation: | inflammation (chondritis) is likely to be OSTEOCHONDRITIS |
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| Allowable Qualifiers: |
AB abnormalities AH anatomy & histology BS blood supply CH chemistry CY cytology DE drug effects DG diagnostic imaging EM embryology EN enzymology GD growth & development IM immunology IN injuries IR innervation ME metabolism MI microbiology PA pathology PH physiology PP physiopathology PS parasitology RE radiation effects SU surgery UL ultrastructure VI virology |
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| Public MeSH Note: | 65 |
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| History Note: | 65 |
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| DeCS ID: | 2401 | ||||
| Unique ID: | D002358 | ||||
| NLM Classification: | WE 300 | ||||
| Documents indexed in the Virtual Health Library (VHL): | Click here to access the VHL documents | ||||
| Date Established: | 1965/01/01 | ||||
| Date of Entry: | 1999/01/01 | ||||
| Revision Date: | 2015/06/16 |
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Cartilage, Articular
- Preferred
| Concept UI |
M0003569 |
| Scope note | A protective layer of firm, flexible cartilage over the articulating ends of bones. It provides a smooth surface for joint movement, protecting the ends of long bones from wear at points of contact. |
| Preferred term | Cartilage, Articular |
| Entry term(s) |
Articular Cartilage Articular Cartilages Cartilages, Articular |
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