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Flap Surgery - Glossary

Glossary

Cartilage: A type of connective tissue that contains cells (chondrocytes) surrounded by a tough but flexible matrix. The cartilage matrix is made of several types of the protein collagen and several types of proteoglycans, which are combinations of protein and long sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans. Chondroitin sulfate is the major glycosaminoglycan in cartilage.

Tendon: A tough, inelastic connective tissue that joins muscle to another structure, usually bone.

Fascia: Sheet of thick-fiber tissue which surrounds the body beneath the skin. Fascia also encloses muscles. Inflammation of the fascia is referred to as fasciitis.

ECG: This is a non invasive procedure, where electrodes are positioned on the chest and connected to a device that records the electrical activity of the heart, output as a graph.

Periodontitis: Inflammation of the gums.

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