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cartilage

/ˈkɑːr.tɪ.lɪdʒ/

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noun

/ˈkɑːr.tɪ.lɪdʒ/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее прочную, гибкую соединительную ткань, встречающуюся в различных частях тела, таких как суставы и уши, которая у взрослых в значительной степени заменяется костью.

A noun referring to a tough, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, such as joints and the ear, which in adults is largely replaced by bone.

uncountable

  1. B2formalmedical

    A strong, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, such as joints, ears, and nose, which is mostly replaced by bone as a person matures.

    ruХрящ

    • The doctor explained that the cartilage in his knee was damaged.
    • Sharks have skeletons made entirely of cartilage.
    • As people age, the cartilage in their joints can wear down, causing pain.

    Synonymsgristle

Forms
  • cartilages plural form
  • cartilages' possessive plural form
  • cartilage's possessive singular form