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cartilage

noun

/ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

Meaning

A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.

The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.

gristle, tissue, joint padding, connective tissue

bone, muscle

knee cartilage, ear cartilage, cartilage damage, cartilage tissue

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