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cartilage

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːt(ɪ)lɪdʒ/

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Definition of cartilage

noun

[mass noun]

firm, 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 infant skeleton, being replaced by bone during growth.
[count noun] a particular structure made of cartilage: his knees failed and the cartilages were removed