Term: mandibular arch skeleton extracellular matrix
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Name: mandibular arch skeleton
Synonyms: jaw, jaw cartilage, jaws, oral jaw skeleton, pharyngeal arch 1 skeleton
Definition: Skeletal and cartilaginous elements of the first pharyngeal arch.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001227]
Name: extracellular matrix
Synonyms: matrisome, proteinaceous extracellular matrix
Definition: A structure lying external to one or more cells, which provides structural support, biochemical or biomechanical cues for cells or tissues.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0031012]    QuickGO    AmiGO