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Definition of Gristle
1. Noun. Tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults.
Exact synonyms: Cartilage
Generic synonyms: Animal Tissue
Terms within: Collagen
Specialized synonyms: Meniscus, Semilunar Cartilage, Fibrocartilage, Hyaline Cartilage, Arytaenoid, Arytenoid, Arytenoid Cartilage, Adam's Apple, Thyroid Cartilage
Substance meronyms: Cartilaginous Structure
Terms within: Ground Substance, Intercellular Substance, Matrix
Derivative terms: Cartilaginous, Gristly
Generic synonyms: Animal Tissue
Terms within: Collagen
Specialized synonyms: Meniscus, Semilunar Cartilage, Fibrocartilage, Hyaline Cartilage, Arytaenoid, Arytenoid, Arytenoid Cartilage, Adam's Apple, Thyroid Cartilage
Substance meronyms: Cartilaginous Structure
Terms within: Ground Substance, Intercellular Substance, Matrix
Derivative terms: Cartilaginous, Gristly
Definition of Gristle
1. n. Cartilage. See Cartilage.
Definition of Gristle
1. the tough part of meat [n -S]
Medical Definition of Gristle
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Gristle
Other Resources:
Basque