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Helix vs Cartilage - What's the difference?

helix | cartilage |

As a proper noun helix

is .

As a noun cartilage is

(anatomy) a type of dense, non-vascular connective tissue, usually found at the end of joints, the rib cage, the ear, the nose, in the throat and between intervertebral disks.

helix

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (mathematics) A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.
  • (architecture) A small volute under the abacus of a Corinthian capital.
  • (anatomy) The incurved rim of the external ear.
  • An upside down midair 360° spin in playboating.
  • Synonyms

    * (curve) spiral (not in technical use)

    Derived terms

    * alpha helix * double helix * helical * helically * hemihelix

    cartilage

    Noun

    (-)
  • (anatomy) A type of dense, non-vascular connective tissue, usually found at the end of joints, the rib cage, the ear, the nose, in the throat and between intervertebral disks.
  • Synonyms

    * gristle

    Derived terms

    * cartilaginoid * cartilaginous ----