cartilage | ||
1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults | |
Synonyms: | gristle | |
Related terms: | animal_tissue hyaline_cartilage fibrocartilage meniscus arytenoid thyroid_cartilage matrix cartilaginous_structure collagen | |
Similar spelling: |
curtilage Cartlidge Cartledge cartload cartel |