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chrząstka

//ˈxʂɔw̃st.ka/ | /ˈxʂɔnst.ka//
Polishnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    cartilage; gristle (usually translucent and somewhat elastic, dense, nonvascular connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, in structures such as the external ear, and in the articulating surfaces of joints)

Synonyms & related words

Related words (4)

Etymology

Inherited from Old Polish chrąska. By surface analysis, chrzęścić + -ka.

Nominative
Singular
chrząstka
Plural
chrząstki
Genitive
Singular
chrząstki
Plural
chrząstek
Dative
Singular
chrząstce
Plural
chrząstkom
Accusative
Singular
chrząstkę
Plural
chrząstki
Instrumental
Singular
chrząstką
Plural
chrząstkami
Locative
Singular
chrząstce
Plural
chrząstkach
Vocative
Singular
chrząstko
Plural
chrząstki

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