cartilage
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Oil seep hydrocarbons and oxygen-free mud protected not only bones but also delicate tissues such as skin and cartilage.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
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
When you walk or put weight on a joint, cartilage is gently compressed, pushing fluid out.
From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026
It supports and strengthens skin, nails, bones and connective tissues, including tendons and cartilage.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 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
Vocabulary lists containing cartilage
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