Knorpel

cartilage; gristle

noun KNOR-pel Rare

Usage Note

Knorpel refers to cartilage throughout the body — ears, nose, joints, larynx. In cooking it can mean gristle. Knorpelschaden (cartilage damage) is a frequent term in orthopaedics and sports reporting. Plural: Knorpel.

Examples

"Gelenkverschleiß entsteht, wenn der Knorpel abgenutzt wird."

Natural Translation

Joint wear occurs when the cartilage wears down.

Literal Translation

Joint-wear arises when the cartilage is worn down.

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