FIBROCARTILAGES
\fˈɪbɹəkˌɑːtɪlɪd͡ʒɪz], \fˈɪbɹəkˌɑːtɪlɪdʒɪz], \f_ˈɪ_b_ɹ_ə_k_ˌɑː_t_ɪ_l_ɪ_dʒ_ɪ_z]\
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A non-vascular form of connective tissue composed of CHONDROCYTES embedded in a matrix of type II COLLAGEN and CHONDROITIN SULFATE. It is divided into three types: hyaline cartilage, fibrocartilage, and yellow or elastic white fibrocartilage.
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