1. a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive. Familiarity information: PUMICE used as a noun is very rare. â¢ PUMICE (verb) The verb PUMICE has 1 sense: 1. rub with pumice, in order to clean or to smoothen. Familiarity information: PUMICE used as a verb is very rare.
ECM of articular cartilage. -collagen (Type II) that is dispersed throughout ground substance and produces strong tensile resistance to stress-Proteoglycans (aggrecans) that form strong, permeable fiber and attracts lots of water-water and dissolved electrolytes.one 1-superficial zone where fibers are parallel to surface Zone 2-middle zone where fibers are randomly oriented Zone 3-Deep zone of cartilage where fibers are vertically oriented.
articular cartilage. n. The cartilage covering the articular surfaces of the bones forming a synovial joint. Also called arthrodial cartilage, diarthrodial cartilage, investing cartilage.he cartilage covering the articular surfaces of the bones participating in a synovial joint. Synonym(s): arthrodial cartilage, cartilago articularis, diarthrodial cartilage, investing cartilage.