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CARTILAGE Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word cartilage. (exact 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

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cartilage, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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animal tissue
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