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cartilage

Syllabification: (car·ti·lage)
Pronunciation: /ˈkärtl-ij/
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Definition of cartilage

noun

  • 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 infant skeleton, being replaced by bone during growth.
  • a particular structure made of cartilage.

Derivatives

cartilaginoid

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from French, from Latin cartilago, cartilagin-

The ending of cartilage is spelled -age.

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