cartilagem
nounfemininetécnico/kɐɾtiˈlaʒɐ̃j̃/medium
car·ti·la·gem
Definition
Elastic and resistant, yet flexible connective tissue that forms parts of the skeleton in vertebrates, such as in joints, nose, and ears.
The knee cartilage can wear down with age.
The nose is supported by cartilage, not bone.
Common collocations
articular cartilagehyaline cartilagecartilage injurycartilage transplant
Etymology
Do latim 'cartilāgo, -ĭnis'.