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Noun: gristle  gri-sul
  1. Tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults
    "The gristle in joints helps absorb shock and reduce friction";
    - cartilage

Derived forms: gristles

Type of: animal tissue

Part of: cartilaginous structure

Encyclopedia: Gristle