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ground substance

n.
1. The intercellular material in which the cells and fibers of connective tissue are embedded. Also called matrix.
2. See hyaloplasm.
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ground′ sub`stance


n.
1. Also called matrix. the substance in which tissue, cells, and intercellular structures are embedded or suspended.
2. hyaloplasm.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.ground substance - the body substance in which tissue cells are embedded
intercellular substance, matrix
body substance - the substance of the body
bone, os - rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
connective tissue - tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments
cartilage, gristle - tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults
2.ground substance - the clear nongranular portion of the cytoplasm of a cell
hyaloplasm
cytol, cytoplasm - the protoplasm of a cell excluding the nucleus; is full of proteins that control cell metabolism
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ground sub·stance

n. sustancia fundamental que llena los espacios intercelulares de los huesos, cartílagos y tejido fibroso.
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