cartilage

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Mr. Hemming writes that upon Miller’s death, doctors found 23 battle scars, a large wound on his right abdominal cartilage, two rifle balls lodged in his liver, and mutilated fingers on his left hand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The researchers point out that their simulations did not include cartilage, which may have helped absorb stress in the joints.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

To develop this new method, the team first grew cartilage tissue in the laboratory.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

For much of the last decade, Mustaine has experienced significant discomfort since the cartilage in the tips of his fingers has worn away from decades of frenzied playing, causing the bones to scrape together.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

It was obvious he was tentative, the knee looming as if all the bone and flesh and ligament and cartilage lay there exposed for everyone to take a shot at like some carnival game.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger