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cartilage

/ˈkɑːr.tɪ.lɪdʒ/

翻译: 一种坚韧而有弹性的结缔组织,存在于人体和动物的关节、耳朵、鼻子、气管等部位,起支撑和缓冲作用;在成人中部分会被骨组织取代。

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noun

/ˈkɑːr.tɪ.lɪdʒ/C1formalmedical
  • zh一种坚韧而有弹性的结缔组织,存在于人体和动物的关节、耳朵、鼻子、气管等部位,起支撑和缓冲作用;在成人中部分会被骨组织取代。

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.

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  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.

    zh软骨

    • 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.

    同义词gristle

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