#intercellular_substance__intercellularsubstance__matrix__ground_substance the body substance in which tissue cells are embedded
supertype: body_substance the substance of the body
part of: bone__os rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
part of: endoskeleton the internal skeleton; bony and cartilaginous structure (especially of vertebrates)
part of: connective_tissue tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments
part of: cartilage__gristle tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults
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