How do you spell Cartilage?
Correct spelling
cartilage
Remember: carTILage has TILE in the middle, like tiles that protect joints.
Why is cartilage spelled this way?
From Latin cartilago, gristle. The -AGE ending replaces the Latin -AGO. Cartilage is the flexible tissue that cushions joints.
Common misspellings of cartilage
cartlagecartalagecartilegecartiledge
Example
The doctor explained that torn cartilage in his knee would require surgery to repair.