Cartilage

**Semantic type:** Anatomical Structure

**Definition:** A type of connective tissue composed of chondrocytes and an extracellular matrix, composed of collagen, elastin, and ground substance. There are three types of cartilage; namely elastic, hyaline, and fibrocartilage.

**Synonyms:** - CARTILAGE - Cartilagenous - Cartilaginous - cartilage