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Descriptor English:
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Cartilage, Articular
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Descriptor Spanish:
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cartílago articular
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Cartilagem Articular
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Synonyms English:
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Articular Cartilage
Articular Cartilages
Cartilages, Articular
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Tree Number:
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A02.165.407.150
A02.835.583.192
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Definition English:
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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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Indexing Annotation English:
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inflammation (chondritis) is likely to be OSTEOCHONDRITIS
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History Note English:
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65
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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2401
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Unique Identifier:
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D002358
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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