cartilage (Meaning)
Wordnet
cartilage (n)
tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults
Webster
cartilage (n.)
A translucent, elastic tissue; gristle.
Synonyms & Antonyms of cartilage
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cartilage Sentence Examples
- The surgeon carefully repaired the torn cartilage in the athlete's knee.
- Cartilage provides a cushioning effect between bones in the joints.
- Sharks have skeletons made of cartilage rather than bone.
- The elastic cartilage in the ear allows for flexibility and movement.
- Over time, wear and tear can degrade the cartilage in the joints, leading to arthritis.
- Cartilage is composed of specialized cells called chondrocytes.
- The cartilage in the nose gives it its shape and structure.
- Certain types of fish have cartilage instead of bones throughout their bodies.
- Injuries to the nose can result in damage to the cartilage, altering its appearance.
- Cartilage repair techniques aim to stimulate the body's natural healing processes to regenerate damaged tissue.
FAQs About the word cartilage
tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adultsA translucent, elastic tissue; gristle.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The surgeon carefully repaired the torn cartilage in the athlete's knee.
Cartilage provides a cushioning effect between bones in the joints.
Sharks have skeletons made of cartilage rather than bone.
The elastic cartilage in the ear allows for flexibility and movement.
