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    cartilage
    /ˈkɑːtɪlɪdʒ/

    noun

    • 1. 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.

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  2. biologydictionary.net › cartilageCartilage - Definition, Function and Types | Biology Dictionary

    Oct 27, 2020 · Cartilage is a supple tissue which allows for facial movement as well as providing a lightweight supportive structure in the external ear, and the tip and septum of the nose. In other regions it acts as a shock absorber, cushioning areas where bone meets bone and preventing abrasion and damage.

  3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › bodyCartilage: What It Is, Function & Types - Cleveland Clinic

    May 24, 2022 · Cartilage is a strong, flexible connective tissue that protects your joints and bones. Learn about the three types of cartilage, how they work, and what conditions can affect them.

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CartilageCartilage - Wikipedia

    Cartilage is composed of specialized cells called chondrocytes that produce a large amount of collagenous extracellular matrix, abundant ground substance that is rich in proteoglycan and elastin fibers.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCARTILAGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    a strong, elastic type of tissue found in humans in the joints and other places such as the nose, throat, and ears. (Definition of cartilage from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cartilageCartilage Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of CARTILAGE is a usually translucent somewhat elastic tissue that composes most of the skeleton of vertebrate embryos and except for a small number of structures (such as some joints, respiratory passages, and the external ear) is replaced by bone during ossification in the higher vertebrates.

  8. www.kenhub.com › en › libraryCartilage: Anatomy, histology, types and functions | Kenhub

    Aug 31, 2017 · Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue that supports and protects various structures in the body, such as joints, ears, and nose. Learn about the formation, composition, and types of cartilage, as well as the diseases and disorders that affect it.

  9. www.britannica.com › science › cartilageCartilage | Description, Anatomy, & Function | Britannica

    Jun 7, 2024 · Cartilage is a connective tissue that forms the skeleton of mammalian embryos and persists in some parts of the adult skeleton. It has three main types: hyaline, fibrocartilage, and elastic cartilage, each with different properties and functions.