noun
- plural of cartilage; tough, flexible connective tissues found in various parts of the body, including joints, the ear, and the nose
Usage: anatomy; medical
Examples
- The doctor explained that damaged cartilages in the knee can cause pain and stiffness.
- Sharks have skeletons made of cartilages rather than bone.
- The cartilages in his ears were flexible and soft to the touch.
- Athletes often suffer injuries to the cartilages in their joints.
- The surgeon repaired the torn cartilages during the operation.
- As we age, the cartilages in our joints may wear down.