Cartilage
81cartilage — [ˈkɑːtəlɪdʒ] noun [U] a substance that surrounds the JOINTS in your body …
82cartilage — Iwi kamumu, iwi kumumumu; paka, kākala (near the tail of some fish); peu (of pig snout) …
83cartilage — The open space situated within a common enclosure belonging to a dwelling house. Anno: 38 ALR2d 848; 13 Am J2d Burgl § 5. Such space as is necessary and convenient, and is habitually used, for family purposes and the carrying on of domestic… …
84cartilage — A tough, flexible tissue that lines joints and gives structure to the nose, ears, larynx, and other parts of the body …
85cartilage — n. gristle, a firm flexible connective tissue forming the infant skeleton, which is mainly replaced by bone in adulthood. Derivatives: cartilaginoid adj. cartilaginous adj. Etymology: F f. L cartilago ginis …
86Articular cartilage damage — Cartilage structures and functions can be damaged. Such damage can result from a variety of causes, resulting from a bad fall or sport accident (traumatic), previous knee injuries (post traumatic) or wear and tear over time. Immobilisation for… …
87Articular cartilage — Cartilage Car ti*lage, n. [L. cartilago; cf. F. cartilage.] (Anat.) A translucent, elastic tissue; gristle. [1913 Webster] Note: Cartilage contains no vessels, and consists of a homogeneous, intercellular matrix, in which there are numerous… …
88Costal cartilage — Cartilage Car ti*lage, n. [L. cartilago; cf. F. cartilage.] (Anat.) A translucent, elastic tissue; gristle. [1913 Webster] Note: Cartilage contains no vessels, and consists of a homogeneous, intercellular matrix, in which there are numerous… …
89Articular cartilage injuries — Cartilage structures and functions can relatively easily be harmed, often resulting in damage. Such damage can result from a variety of causes, resulting from a bad fall or sport accident (traumatic), previous knee injuries (post traumatic) or… …
90calcified cartilage — cartilage containing calcium salts and thus strengthened and hardened. Found in vertebrae and teeth …
