cartilage / gristle
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cartilage
A firm but elastic and pressure-resistant supporting tissue in the bodies of humans and animals, found for example in joints, the nose, or the ears.
Ein Meniskusschaden ist eine Verletzung des Knorpels im Kniegelenk.
A meniscus injury is an injury to the cartilage in the knee joint.
gristle
A tough, sinewy piece of connective tissue in meat that is considered unpleasant when eating.
Er schnitt den Knorpel sorgfältig vom Steak ab, bevor er es aß.
He carefully cut the gristle off the steak before eating it.
In its medical or biological meaning, 'Knorpel' (cartilage) is a technical term. It is often used in compounds to describe the exact type or location.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte einen Schaden am Gelenkknorpel.
The doctor diagnosed damage to the articular cartilage.
You can easily recognize the meaning from the topic. If it is about the body, joints, or anatomy, it refers to supporting tissue. If it is about food, meat, or cooking, it refers to tough connective tissue.
Dieses Fleisch ist von guter Qualität und hat fast keinen Knorpel.
This meat is of good quality and has almost no gristle.
In connection with food, 'Knorpel' (gristle) has a clearly negative meaning. It describes something unwanted that people often cut away because it is tough and not enjoyable to eat.
Ich mag kein Fleisch mit viel Fett und Knorpel.
I don't like meat with a lot of fat and gristle.
