Bahasa Melayu
rawan
English
cartilage, gristle
A tough, flexible tissue found in animal bodies, especially in joints and some other parts.
راون
Examples
Contoh ayat
Tulang rawan membantu melicinkan pergerakan sendi.
Cartilage helps make joint movement smoother.
Doktor itu menunjukkan bahagian rawan pada lutut.
The doctor pointed to the cartilage in the knee.
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What does “cartilage” mean in Malay?
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rawan
Used for the tough flexible tissue in the body.
Word family
Common derived forms
- merawan
- to become cartilaginous; to harden into cartilage
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