chondrocyte
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL_0000138
Skeletogenic cell that is terminally differentiated, secretes an avascular, GAG-rich matrix, is embedded in cartilage tissue matrix, retains the ability to divide, and develops from a chondroblast cell. [ MESH:D019902 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/go/references/0000034 ]
Synonyms: cartilage cell
Term info
Term relations
- collagen secreting cell
- glycosaminoglycan secreting cell
- located in some cartilage tissue
- develops from some chondroblast