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ground substance

/ɡraʊnd ˈsʌbstəns/

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/ɡraʊnd ˈsʌbstəns/C1formalmedical
  • ruГелеобразный материал, заполняющий пространство между клетками и волокнами в соединительной ткани, обеспечивающий поддержку и служащий средой для обмена питательными веществами и отходами.

The gel-like material that fills the space between cells and fibers in connective tissue, providing support and acting as a medium for the exchange of nutrients and waste.

  1. Extracellular matrix componentC1formal

    The amorphous, gel-like material that fills the space between cells and fibers in connective tissue.

    ruКомпонент внеклеточного матрикса

    • The ground substance in cartilage provides structural support.
    • Hyaluronic acid is a major component of the ground substance.
    • Changes in ground substance composition can affect tissue elasticity.