cartilage — tough, flexible tissue found in various parts of the body, including joints, ears, and nose
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: tough, flexible tissue found in various parts of the body, including joints, ears, and nose
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/
Korean meaning: 관절, 귀, 코 등 신체 여러 부위에 있는 질기고 유연한 조직인 연골
Korean pronunciation: 카-틸-리지 (강세: 카)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother says her cartilage is older than some historical monuments.
- The doctor explained that cartilage doesn't heal as quickly as other tissues.
- Sharks have skeletons made entirely of cartilage instead of bone.
cartilage
NOUN//ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ//
tough, flexible tissue found in various parts of the body, including joints, ears, and nose
Flexible tissue in joints and body
Cartilage damage shows clearly in the image!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'cartilago'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '단단하지만 뼈보다는 부드러운 조직'을 의미했습니다. 고대 해부학자들이 뼈와는 다른 이 특별한 조직에 주목하여 명명했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother says her cartilage is older than some historical monuments.”
“The doctor explained that cartilage doesn't heal as quickly as other tissues.”
“Sharks have skeletons made entirely of cartilage instead of bone.”
“He jokes that his cartilage makes more noise than a rusty door hinge.”
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