| D007596 |
Joints |
Also known as articulations, these are points of connection between the ends of certain separate bones, or where the borders of other bones are juxtaposed. |
Joint |
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| D010003 |
Osteoarthritis |
A progressive, degenerative joint disease, the most common form of arthritis, especially in older persons. The disease is thought to result not from the aging process but from biochemical changes and biomechanical stresses affecting articular cartilage. In the foreign literature it is often called osteoarthrosis deformans. |
Arthritis, Degenerative,Osteoarthrosis,Osteoarthrosis Deformans,Arthroses,Arthrosis,Arthritides, Degenerative,Degenerative Arthritides,Degenerative Arthritis,Osteoarthritides,Osteoarthroses |
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| D010450 |
Endopeptidases |
A subclass of PEPTIDE HYDROLASES that catalyze the internal cleavage of PEPTIDES or PROTEINS. |
Endopeptidase,Peptide Peptidohydrolases |
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| D011509 |
Proteoglycans |
Glycoproteins which have a very high polysaccharide content. |
Proteoglycan,Proteoglycan Type H |
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| D002358 |
Cartilage, Articular |
A protective layer of firm, flexible cartilage over the articulating ends of bones. It provides a smooth surface for joint movement, protecting the ends of long bones from wear at points of contact. |
Articular Cartilage,Articular Cartilages,Cartilages, Articular |
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| D003094 |
Collagen |
A polypeptide substance comprising about one third of the total protein in mammalian organisms. It is the main constituent of SKIN; CONNECTIVE TISSUE; and the organic substance of bones (BONE AND BONES) and teeth (TOOTH). |
Avicon,Avitene,Collagen Felt,Collagen Fleece,Collagenfleece,Collastat,Dermodress,Microfibril Collagen Hemostat,Pangen,Zyderm,alpha-Collagen,Collagen Hemostat, Microfibril,alpha Collagen |
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| D006801 |
Humans |
Members of the species Homo sapiens. |
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man |
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| D006820 |
Hyaluronic Acid |
A natural high-viscosity mucopolysaccharide with alternating beta (1-3) glucuronide and beta (1-4) glucosaminidic bonds. It is found in the UMBILICAL CORD, in VITREOUS BODY and in SYNOVIAL FLUID. A high urinary level is found in PROGERIA. |
Amo Vitrax,Amvisc,Biolon,Etamucine,Healon,Hyaluronan,Hyaluronate Sodium,Hyvisc,Luronit,Sodium Hyaluronate,Acid, Hyaluronic,Hyaluronate, Sodium,Vitrax, Amo |
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| D001168 |
Arthritis |
Acute or chronic inflammation of JOINTS. |
Oligoarthritis,Polyarthritis,Arthritides,Oligoarthritides,Polyarthritides |
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| D001327 |
Autoimmune Diseases |
Disorders that are characterized by the production of antibodies that react with host tissues or immune effector cells that are autoreactive to endogenous peptides. |
Autoimmune Disease,Disease, Autoimmune,Diseases, Autoimmune |
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