ELASTIC TISSUE
\ɪlˈastɪk tˈɪʃuː], \ɪlˈastɪk tˈɪʃuː], \ɪ_l_ˈa_s_t_ɪ_k t_ˈɪ_ʃ_uː]\
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A form of connective t. in which the elastic fibers predominate; it constitutes the ligamenta subflava of the vertebrae and the ligamentum nuchae, especially of quadrupeds; it occurs also in the walls of the arteries and of the air-tubes and connects the cartilages of the larynx.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
By William R. Warner
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A type of connective tissue in which elastic and yellowish fibres are mixed with the nonelastic fibres.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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