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Definition of Hyaline cartilage
1. Noun. Translucent cartilage that is common in joints and the respiratory passages; forms most of the fetal skeleton.
Medical Definition of Hyaline cartilage
1. Cartilage having a frosted glass appearance, with interstitial substance containing fine type II collagen fibres obscured by the ground substance; in adult cartilage, the cells are present in isogenous groups. (05 Mar 2000)