noun
hyaline cartilage
Anatomical term for the glassy, translucent cartilage found in joints, respiratory passages, and the fetal skeleton.
関節の表面は硝子軟骨で覆われている。
The surface of the joint is covered with hyaline cartilage.
Compound of 硝子 (しょうし, 'glass') and 軟骨 (なんこつ, 'cartilage'), referring to its glassy appearance.