articular cartilage en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A tough, elastic, fibrous connective tissue found in various parts of the body, such as the joints, outer ear, and larynx. A major constituent of the embryonic and young vertebrate skeleton, it is converted largely to bone with maturation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| articular cartilages | Number=Plur | lexicographic |