It is characterized by a prominent extracellular matrix consisting of various proportions of connective tissue fibers embedded in a gel-like matrix. Chondrocytes are located within lacunae in the matrix that they have built around themselves.
1. tragic flaw-the character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall. hamartia. flaw-defect or weakness in a person's character; he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless. 1  Facebook.
Common characteristics of a tragic hero. 1  Usually of noble birth. 2  Has a tragic flaw that eventually leads to his downfall (known as hamartia). 3  Experiences a reversal of fortune brought about by the hero's tragic flaw (called peripeteia). 4  His actions result in an increase of self-awareness and self-knowledge.