Definitions

1. noun

a flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, especially in the joints, ears, and nose.

“The doctor examined the patient’s knee cartilage to determine the extent of the injury.”

2. noun

a piece of cartilage, especially one that has been removed surgically.

“The surgeon carefully placed the cartilage into the patient’s nose.”

3. noun

the gristle of an animal, especially a joint or a part of the skeleton.

“The butcher removed the cartilage from the chicken bones before cooking them.”