cartilage
US /ˈkɑːr.t̬əl.ɪdʒ/
UK /ˈkɑːr.t̬əl.ɪdʒ/
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cartilage
firm, whitish, flexible connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, in structures such as the external ear, and in the articulating surfaces of joints. It is more widespread in the embryo and young of vertebrates, being replaced by bone during development.
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The doctor explained that the injury affected the cartilage in her knee.
Le médecin a expliqué que la blessure affectait le cartilage de son genou.
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Ears and noses are made of cartilage.
Les oreilles et les nez sont faits de cartilage.