cartilage
The origin and history of cartilage.
Etymology
Borrowed from French cartilage, from Latin cartilago. It largely replaced the older native English word "gristle," which is still used informally for cartilage in meat.
The origin and history of cartilage.
Borrowed from French cartilage, from Latin cartilago. It largely replaced the older native English word "gristle," which is still used informally for cartilage in meat.
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