car·ti·lage
noun/ˈkɑːtɪlɪdʒ/
/ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/
[uncountable, countable]- the strong white tissue that is important in supporting and connecting parts of the body, and especially in joints to prevent the bones rubbing against each other
enlarge image软骨 - I’ve damaged the cartilage in my knee.
我膝盖的软骨受损了。
Word Originlate Middle English: from French, from Latin cartilago, cartilagin-. - I’ve damaged the cartilage in my knee.