cartilage
noun
- tough, elastic, whitish animal tissue; gristle: the skeletons of embryos and young animals are composed largely of cartilage, most of which later turns to bone
- a part or structure consisting of cartilage
See cartilage in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(kärˈtl-ĭj)
noun A tough, elastic, fibrous connective tissue found in various parts of the body, such as the joints, outer ear, and larynx. A major constituent of the embryonic and young vertebrate skeleton, it is converted largely to bone with maturation.
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