cartilage
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/ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/
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/ˈkɑːtɪlɪdʒ/
A flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including the ears, nose, and joints, providing support and reducing friction between bones.
I've injured the cartilage in my knee, which is why it's so painful.
我的膝蓋軟骨受傷了,這就是為什麼它這麼疼。