cartilage
🇺🇸
/ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɑːtɪlɪdʒ/
noun
R
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.
translation
A flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including the ears, nose, and joints, providing support and reducing friction between bones.
Word Forms
Plural
cartilages