cartilage
noun/ˈkɑːtɪlɪdʒ/
/ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/
[uncountable, countable]- the strong white tissue that is important in supporting and connecting parts of the body, and especially in joints to prevent the bones rubbing against each other
- I’ve damaged the cartilage in my knee.
Word Originlate Middle English: from French, from Latin cartilago, cartilagin-.Definitions on the go
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