màng sụn

Màng sụn bao bọc và bảo vệ sụn ở đầu xương.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Perichondrium: A dense layer of fibrous connective tissue that surrounds the cartilage of developing and mature bones, except at the joints. It is essential for the growth and repair of cartilage, as it contains blood vessels and cells that produce new cartilage tissue.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Màng sụn đóng vai trò quan trọng trong việc bảo vệ và nuôi dưỡng sụn. (The perichondrium plays an important role in protecting and nourishing cartilage.)
  • Chấn thương có thể làm tổn thương màng sụn. (An injury can damage the perichondrium.)
  • Các tế bào trong màng sụn giúp sụn phát triển. (The cells in the perichondrium help cartilage to grow.)

Advanced Usage

• In medical contexts, inflammation of the perichondrium is called perichondritis.
  • Viêm màng sụn là một tình trạng nghiêm trọng. (Perichondritis is a serious condition.)

Variants and Related Words

• Perichondritis (n): The medical term for inflammation of the perichondrium.

Synonyms

• Cartilage membrane: A descriptive, non-technical synonym.
• Cartilage sheath: Another layman's term for the tissue surrounding cartilage.

Notes on Usage

• "Màng sụn" is a specialized anatomical term. It is primarily used in medical, biological, and health-related contexts.
• It is not typically used in everyday conversation.