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Cartilage

Description:

Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue found in many parts of the body, including joints, the outer ear, and the nose. It is made up of specialized cells and collagen fibers, providing support and protection to various structures.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - Anatomy

A firm, translucent, and flexible connective tissue found in the joints, ribs, ears, and other parts of the body.

Example sentence: The surgeon repaired the damaged cartilage in the patient's knee.

Sense 2:

Noun - Zoology

A tough, elastic material forming the skeleton of certain marine organisms, such as sharks and rays.

Example sentence: The cartilage of the shark's skeleton gave it great flexibility and strength.

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