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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

In osteoarthritis, its impact goes beyond strengthening muscles and supporting cartilage.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

These substances can damage cartilage and speed up disease progression.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

For much of the last decade, Mustaine has experienced significant discomfort since the cartilage in the tips of his fingers has worn away from decades of frenzied playing, causing the bones to scrape together.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 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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