cartilage

Meanings

• noun

  A tough, flexible connective tissue that forms the skeletal framework for the ears, nose, and other parts of the body, particularly in areas subject to articulation or stress.

  - "The cartilage in your ears helps conduct sound waves to your inner ear."
  - "Damage to the cartilage in the knee can result in arthritis."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɑɹtəlɪd͡ʒ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

gristle

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Variants

List of all variants of cartilage that leads to same result
cartilage , cartilages , corniculate cartilage , corniculate cartilages , hyaline cartilage , hyaline cartilages

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Etymology

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From Old French cartele, from cartilagin, present participle of carteler 'to mark with chalk', from Latin cartilaginem 'cartilage, gristle'.

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Trivia

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1. Cartilage is the second most abundant type of connective tissue in the human body.

2. The largest piece of cartilage in the human body is the articular cartilage that covers the ends of long bones in the joints.

3. Cartilage does not contain any nerve endings, which is why it does not feel pain.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chondroitin: A natural supplement derived from cartilage, often used for joint health and pain relief.

2. Collagen: Another type of connective tissue, often found in conjunction with cartilage.

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Culture

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Cartilage has been studied extensively in medical research due to its role in joint health and mobility. In literature, cartilage is sometimes used metaphorically to represent resilience and flexibility.

How to Memorize "cartilage"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of raw meat. Now, imagine cutting it into thin slices and soaking them in water. The soft, flexible pieces that remain are similar to cartilage.

2. associate
   

   - Associate cartilage with the word 'resilient'. This will help you remember its role in providing structure and support to various parts of the body.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CARTILAGE to remember the seven types of cartilage in the body: Costal, Auricular, Nasal, Tracheal, Laryngeal, Alar, and Elastic.

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