Cartilage (Noun)
Meaning
Tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The hyaline cartilage is the most common type of cartilage found in the human body, particularly in the nose and trachea.
- Children have more cartilage in their bones, which gradually ossifies as they grow into adults.
- Cartilage plays a crucial role in supporting and cushioning joints by reducing friction between the bones.
- As people age, the cartilage in their joints tends to degenerate, leading to conditions such as osteoarthritis.
- Cartilage in the ear and nose helps maintain their structure and provides them with some degree of flexibility.