cartilage

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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

"But let's see how they respond, with no cartilage and no meniscus..."

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Then they took cartilage from the amputated foot and sculpted it around the bone to make me a nose.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge