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der Knorpel

cartilage

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Meaning of der Knorpel

firm flexible tissue in joints and other body parts

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German/ˈknɔʁpl̩/
cartilage
der Knorpel - cartilage
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der Knorpel belongs to the topic "Anatomy". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

der Knorpelcartilage
der Kopfhead
das Gesichtface
Nasenose
Mundmouth
Lippelip
Zahntooth

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What's the difference between der Knorpel / Knorpelsubstanz / Knorpelgewebe / Gelenk / Gewebe / Bindegewebe

🇩🇪German
der Knorpel

cartilage — firm flexible tissue in joints and other body parts

C1Very Rarely
K
🇩🇪German
Knorpelsubstanz

A more technical term for cartilage substance, emphasizing the material aspect rather than the tissue as a whole.

C1Rarely

Die Knorpelsubstanz im Gelenk sorgt für eine glatte Bewegung.

Хрящевая субстанция в суставе обеспечивает плавное движение.

K
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Knorpelgewebe

The most precise scientific term for cartilage as a type of body tissue.

C1Often

Das Knorpelgewebe schützt die Gelenkflächen vor Reibung.

Хрящевая ткань защищает суставные поверхности от трения.

G
🇩🇪German
Gelenk

Not cartilage itself, but a joint; related only because cartilage is found in and protects the joint.

C1Very Often

Das Gelenk ist durch eine dünne Knorpelschicht geschützt.

Сустав защищён тонким слоем хряща.

G
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Gewebe

A very general word meaning tissue; it can refer to any tissue, not specifically cartilage.

C1Very Often

Dieses Gewebe ist elastisch und belastbar.

Эта ткань эластична и прочна.

B
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Bindegewebe

A broad term for connective tissue; cartilage belongs to this area, but the word does not specifically mean cartilage.

C1Often

Bindegewebe stützt und verbindet verschiedene Strukturen im Körper.

Соединительная ткань поддерживает и соединяет различные структуры в организме.

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der Knorpel translation: cartilage. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce der Knorpel

/ˈknɔʁpl̩/

der Knorpel translation

cartilage

der Knorpel transcription

/ˈknɔʁpl̩/

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der Knorpel meaning: what does it mean?

festes, elastisches Gewebe in Gelenken und anderen Körperteilen

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der Knorpel is pronounced as /ˈknɔʁpl̩/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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