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Noun: cartilage  kaa(r)-t(u-)lij
  1. Tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults
    - gristle

Derived forms: cartilages

Type of: animal tissue

Part of: cartilaginous structure

Encyclopedia: Cartilage

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