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cartilage

[kahr-tl-ij, kahrt-lij] / ˈkɑr tl ɪdʒ, ˈkɑrt lɪdʒ /


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Regular, structured exercise addresses many of these drivers at the same time, helping protect cartilage, support the entire joint, and improve overall health.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

In osteoarthritis, its impact goes beyond strengthening muscles and supporting cartilage.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 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

The doctors would simply find some more spare cartilage and I’d end up with a scar on the left of my chest, just like the one I had on the right.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge




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