Cartilage

['kɑːt(ɪ)lɪdʒ] or ['kɑrtɪlɪdʒ]

Definition

(noun.) tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults.

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Definition

(n.) A translucent, elastic tissue; gristle.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Gristle.

Editor: Sheldon

Definition

n. in vertebrate animals a firm elastic substance of a pearly whiteness presenting to the unaided eye a uniform and homogeneous appearance: gristle.—adj. Cartilagi′nous pertaining to or consisting of cartilage gristly.

Checker: Newman