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- 3. The ability of a material to be accepted by living tissue without causing an adverse reaction
- 8. Glass-like and translucent cartilage found on many joint surfaces
- 10. A 3D structure or framework that supports cell attachment and growth in tissue engineering
- 12. The process by which unspecialized cells become specialized in structure and function
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- 1. MATRIX A network of proteins and other molecules that provides structural and biochemical support to cells
- 2. A device that provides a controlled environment to support biological processes, often used for growing engineered tissues
- 4. Relating to or involving both bone and cartilage
- 5. Proteins that stimulate cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation
- 6. The process of renewal, restoration, and regrowth of tissues or organs
- 7. Specialized cells that produce and maintain the cartilaginous matrix
- 9. The primary structural protein in cartilage and other connective tissues
- 11. Undifferentiated cells capable of giving rise to specialized cell types