NIH MeSH · D004425Anatomy
Ear Cartilage
Also known asCartilage, Ear · Cartilages, Ear · Ear Cartilages · External Ear Cartilage · Cartilage, External Ear · Cartilages, External Ear · External Ear Cartilages · Auricular Cartilage · Auricular Cartilages · Cartilage, Auricular · Cartilages, Auricular
Definition
Cartilage of the EAR AURICLE and the EXTERNAL EAR CANAL.
MeSH classification
- A02.165.257.250
- A09.246.272.549
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Common questions about Ear Cartilage
What does Ear Cartilage mean in medicine?
Cartilage of the EAR AURICLE and the EXTERNAL EAR CANAL. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Ear Cartilage known by any other names?
Yes. Ear Cartilage is also referred to as Cartilage, Ear, Cartilages, Ear, Ear Cartilages, External Ear Cartilage in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Ear Cartilage sit in the medical classification?
Ear Cartilage falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A02.165.257.250, A09.246.272.549). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D004425) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗