cartilage
US /ˈkɑːr.t̬əl.ɪdʒ/
UK /ˈkɑːr.t̬əl.ɪdʒ/
1.
cartilagem
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.
:
•
The doctor explained that the injury affected the cartilage in her knee.
O médico explicou que a lesão afetou a cartilagem do joelho dela.
•
Ears and noses are made of cartilage.
Orelhas e narizes são feitos de cartilagem.