cartilage

noun
🔊/ˈkɑːtɪlɪdʒ/
🔊/ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/
[uncountable, countable]
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  1. the strong white tissue that is important in supporting and connecting parts of the body, and especially in joints to prevent the bones rubbing against each other软骨
    • I’ve damaged the cartilage in my knee.我已经损坏了膝盖的软骨。
    Topics Bodyc2
    Word Originlate Middle English: from French, from Latin cartilago, cartilagin-.