Definition of cartilage

Question

what is he definition of a cartilage?

Answer 1

Hi and welcome to the forum,

Here is a definition for the word "cartilage". However, I think that a medical site/forum is the place you want to go for questions like these.

But, so that we can put a Spanish stamp on this answer, here is the translation of the word into Spanish.

Feel free to come back anytime with any questions you have about the Spanish or English languages.

Answer 2

Cartilage is the spongy stuff between the joints of your bones that acts as a cushion. When it deteriorates, that's when you have pain in movement because your bones are rubbing together. hope that helps

Isn't that synovial fluid? I think cartilage is what your nose is made out of, it's like bone, but it doesn't last as long. - rabbitwho, Aug 18, 2010

@rabbitwho, the synovial fluid is what is found between the cartlidge to also reduce the friction. Cartilage is found in several parts of the body (the nose as you have said, but as well as the ear, and ribs for example). - miznandi, Nov 17, 2010