cartilage
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of or containing firm flexible connective tissue. Cartilage consists mainly of the mucopolysaccharide chondroitin sulphate. Cartilage is formed through secretion by cells embedded in a matrix. It is the main skeletal structure of the cartilageenous fish, and forms the embryonic skeleton in other vertebrates.

Alternative forms for cartilage : cartilages, cartilaginous.