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ground substance

/ɡraʊnd ˈsʌbstəns/

Tradução: Material gelatinoso que preenche o espaço entre as células e as fibras no tecido conjuntivo, fornecendo suporte e servindo de meio para a troca de nutrientes e resíduos.

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/ɡraʊnd ˈsʌbstəns/C1formalmedical
  • ptMaterial gelatinoso que preenche o espaço entre as células e as fibras no tecido conjuntivo, fornecendo suporte e servindo de meio para a troca de nutrientes e resíduos.

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.

    ptSubstância fundamental amorfa

    • 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.