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cartilage

 

[ หˆkษ‘หrtษชlษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy structure

Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body. It is composed of cells called chondrocytes, which are embedded in a matrix rich in collagen and proteoglycans. This tissue plays a critical role in providing support and cushioning for joints, bones, and other structures. Cartilage is avascular, meaning it does not contain blood vessels, which affects its healing capacity.

Synonyms

chondrin, connective tissue, gristle

Examples of usage

  • The knee joint is cushioned by cartilage.
  • Cartilage helps reduce friction between bones during movement.
  • The ear is made of elastic cartilage.
  • Damage to the cartilage can lead to joint pain.

Translations

Translations of the word "cartilage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cartilagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคพเคธเฅเคฅเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Knorpel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kartilago

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ั€ัั‰

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chrzฤ…stka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ปŸ้ชจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cartilage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cartรญlago

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑkฤฑrdak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ๊ณจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุถุฑูˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chrupavka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chrupavka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฏ้ชจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hrustanec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brjรณsk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะผั–ั€ัˆะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ แƒญแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™rรงษ™ng

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cartรญlago

Etymology

The word 'cartilage' comes from the Latin term 'cartilago', which means 'cartilage', and is derived from 'caro', meaning 'flesh' or 'meat'. This Latin word is thought to be influenced by the Proto-Indo-European root 'ker', meaning 'horn' or 'horn-like', which relates to the hard and protective nature of cartilage found in certain animal structures. In English, the usage of 'cartilage' dates back to the late 14th century, indicating the historical significance of this tissue in human anatomy and medicine. Its understanding has evolved over the centuries, particularly in the fields of physiology and orthopedics, where the role of cartilage in joint health and disease has become a focal point of study.

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