Definition: Cartilage is the soft, flexible material found inside the upper outer ear and in the nose. Any piercing through this material on the ear is considered a cartilage piercing.
Pronunciation: [KAR tuh lij]
Body Art Glossary Definition - Cartilage cartiladge ear piercings
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