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Definition of Cartilage

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Cartilage: Firm, rubbery tissue that cushions bones at joints. A flexible kind of cartilage makes up other parts of the body, such as the larynx and the outside parts of the ears.