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cartilage

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


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Mr. Hemming writes that upon Miller’s death, doctors found 23 battle scars, a large wound on his right abdominal cartilage, two rifle balls lodged in his liver, and mutilated fingers on his left hand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Regular, structured exercise addresses many of these drivers at the same time, helping protect cartilage, support the entire joint, and improve overall health.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

These substances can damage cartilage and speed up disease progression.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

It supports and strengthens skin, nails, bones and connective tissues, including tendons and cartilage.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Then you broke the crab in half, like a turnover, and picked out the meat from between sections of cartilage.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt




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