cartilage; connective tissue
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cartilage; a type of flexible connective tissue found in humans and vertebrates
In embryos, most bones initially form as cartilage and later ossify. In adults, cartilage remains in specific areas such as the nose, ears, rib tips, and joint surfaces.
Tāi胎
ér儿
de的
gǔ骨
gé骼
zhǔ主
yào要
yóu由
ruǎn软
gǔ骨
gòu构
chéng成
。
The skeleton of a fetus is mainly composed of cartilage.
Lǎo老
nián年
rén人
de的
guān关
jié节
ruǎn软
gǔ骨
róng容
yì易
mó磨
sǔn损
。
The articular cartilage of elderly people is prone to wear and tear.
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Shā鲨
yú鱼
shǔ属
yú于
ruǎn软
gǔ骨
yú鱼
lèi类
。
Sharks belong to the cartilaginous fish class.
Bí鼻
zi子
shì是
yóu由
ruǎn软
gǔ骨
hé和
ruǎn软
zǔ组
zhī织
gòu构
chéng成
de的
。
The nose is composed of cartilage and soft tissue.