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cartilage

[kahr-tl-ij, kahrt-lij] / ˈkɑr tl ɪdʒ, ˈkɑrt lɪdʒ /


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"Cartilage regeneration to such an extent in aged mice took us by surprise," Bhutani said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 2026

Cartilage doesn’t get tired — there’s no nerves, it’s not a muscle.

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2023

Cartilage is the main type of connective tissue in the body which provides a framework for bone structure to develop.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2021

He also founded the Virginia Cartilage Institute, also in Springfield, in 2010 and specialized in tissue re-engineering as an alternative treatment to joint replacements.

From Washington Post • Jan. 26, 2021

Cartilage isn’t as strong as bone, but it can be easily shaped.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge




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