hyaline cartilage

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translucent cartilage that is common in joints and the respiratory passages; forms most of the fetal skeleton
Semitransparent, opalescent cartilage with a blue tint, consisting of cells that synthesize a surrounding matrix of hyaluronic acid, collagen, and protein. It forms most of the fetal skeleton and is found in the trachea, larynx, and joint surfaces of the adult