CARTILAGE Synonyms
There are 3 synonyms of the word
cartilage.
(exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word cartilage. (close relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word cartilage. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CARTILAGE
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gristle | nounn | |||||||
noun • tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults | ||||||||
ligament | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs • any connection or unifying bond | ||||||||
connective tissue | nounn | |||||||
noun • tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments |
Best Hypernyms For CARTILAGE
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cartilage, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (1)
animal tissue