Meaning & use
cartilage
A flexible, tough connective tissue found in joints, the ear, and the nose.
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A knee injury damaged the cartilage that cushions the joint.
The outer ear is shaped by a thin layer of cartilage.
A note on using this word
Cartilage lacks blood vessels, which is one reason injuries to it heal slowly.
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