cartilage in German
cartilage in German is Knorpel — cartilage means a tough, flexible connective tissue found in joints, the ear, nose, and other parts of the body.
cartilage in German
Knorpel
(skeleton, uncountable) A usually translucent and somewhat elastic, dense, nonvascular connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, in structures such as the external ear, and in the articulating surfaces of joints. It composes most of the skeleton of vertebrate embryos, being replaced by bone during ossification in the higher vertebrates.
What does "cartilage" mean?
-
noun A tough, flexible connective tissue found in joints, the ear, nose, and other parts of the body.
"A torn cartilage in his knee kept him out of the match."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German
cartilage in a sentence
- A torn cartilage in his knee kept him out of the match.
- Cartilage cushions the ends of bones where they meet at a joint.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "cartilage" in German?
"cartilage" in German is Knorpel. cartilage means: A tough, flexible connective tissue found in joints, the ear, nose, and other parts of the body.
How do you use "cartilage" in a sentence?
Example: "A torn cartilage in his knee kept him out of the match." In German, "cartilage" is Knorpel.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
