Shark cartilage
Shark Cartilage
Shark cartilage (/ʃɑːrk ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/) is a type of connective tissue found in sharks. It is primarily composed of chondrocytes, which are cells that produce cartilage.
Etymology
The term "shark cartilage" is derived from the English words "shark", referring to the large fish, and "cartilage", which comes from the Latin cartilago, meaning "hardened tissue".
Description
Shark cartilage is a tough, flexible tissue that provides support, much like bone. However, unlike bone, shark cartilage does not contain calcium. This makes it more flexible and less brittle than bone.
Shark cartilage is often used in alternative medicine as a treatment for a variety of conditions, including cancer, arthritis, and psoriasis. However, the effectiveness of these treatments is still a subject of ongoing research and debate.
Related Terms
- Chondrocytes: The cells that produce cartilage.
- Connective tissue: A type of tissue that provides support and structure to the body.
- Alternative medicine: Practices that are not part of standard medical care.
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
- Arthritis: A condition that causes pain and inflammation in the joints.
- Psoriasis: A skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Shark cartilage
- Wikipedia's article - Shark cartilage
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