What is another word for cartilage?
Pronunciation: [kˈɑːtɪlɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
Cartilage refers to the tough and flexible connective tissue, found in various body parts, that acts as a cushion between bones. There are several synonyms for cartilage, including gristle, fibrocartilage, hyaline cartilage, elastic cartilage, and articular cartilage. Gristle is commonly used to describe the tough and dense cartilage found in meat, while fibrocartilage forms the discs that separate the vertebrae in the spinal column. Hyaline cartilage is the most abundant type in the human body, found in the nose, ears, and ribs. Elastic cartilage, found in the ears and nose, is the most flexible type, while articular cartilage covers the surfaces of joints, enabling smooth movements.
