| 单词 | cartilage |
| 释义 | cartilage[ kahr-tl-ij, kahrt-lij ] / ˈkɑr tl ɪdʒ, ˈkɑrt lɪdʒ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR cartilage ON THESAURUS.COM noun Anatomy, Zoology.a firm, elastic, flexible type of connective tissue of a translucent whitish or yellowish color; gristle. a part or structure composed of cartilage. Origin of cartilage1350–1400; Middle English (<Middle French ) <Latin cartilāgō gristle Words nearby cartilageCarthaginian peace, cart horse, Carthusian, Cartier, Cartier-Bresson, cartilage, cartilage bone, cartilage capsule, cartilage cell, cartilage lacuna, cartilage matrix Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for cartilageBritish Dictionary definitions for cartilagecartilage / (ˈkɑːtɪlɪdʒ, ˈkɑːtlɪdʒ) / nouna tough elastic tissue composing most of the embryonic skeleton of vertebrates. In the adults of higher vertebrates it is mostly converted into bone, remaining only on the articulating ends of bones, in the thorax, trachea, nose, and earsNontechnical name: gristle Derived forms of cartilagecartilaginous (ˌkɑːtɪˈlædʒɪnəs), adjectiveWord Origin for cartilageC16: from Latin cartilāgō Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for cartilagecartilage [ (kahr-tl-ij) ] A kind of tough but elastic connective tissue that can withstand considerable pressure. It makes up portions of the skeletal system, such as the linings of the joints, where it cushions against shock. Cartilage is also found in other body structures, such as the nose and external ear. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for cartilagecartilage [ kär′tl-ĭj ] n.A tough, elastic, fibrous connective tissue that is a major constituent of embryonic and young vertebrate skeletons, is converted largely to bone with maturation, and is found in various parts of the adult body, such as the joints, outer ear, and larynx. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for cartilagecartilage [ kär′tl-ĭj ] A strong, flexible connective tissue that is found in various parts of the body, including the joints, the outer ear, and the larynx. During the embryonic development of most vertebrates, the skeleton forms as cartilage before most of it hardens into bone. In cartilaginous fish, the mature fish retains a skeleton made of cartilage. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. |
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