Bahasa Melayu
rawan
English
cartilage, gristle
A tough, flexible tissue in the body, especially the material that makes up parts like the nose or joints.
راون
Examples
Contoh ayat
Rawan di hujung hidung terasa lembut apabila ditekan.
The cartilage at the tip of the nose feels soft when pressed.
Sukan lasak boleh mencederakan rawan lutut.
Rough sports can injure the knee cartilage.
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What does “cartilage” mean in Malay?
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rawan
Used for the flexible tissue found in the body.
Word family
Common derived forms
- merawan
- to become cartilaginous; to harden into cartilage
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