Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Ground Substance.
Ground Substance - as a noun
The body substance in which tissue cells are embedded
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intercellular substancematrix15Example Sentences
"The ground substance of cartilage provides support and flexibility to the surrounding cells."
"Proteoglycans are a major component of the ground substance in extracellular matrices."
"The ground substance in bone tissue contains minerals like calcium and phosphorus."
"The composition and concentration of ground substance can vary in different types of tissues."
"The ground substance acts as a medium for exchanging nutrients and waste products between cells."
