fibrocartilage

[ fahy-broh-kahr-tl-ij, -kahrt-lij ]

noun

, Anatomy, Zoology.

1. a type of cartilage having a large number of fibers.
2. a part or structure composed of such cartilage.

Other Words From

• fi·bro·car·ti·lag·i·nous [fahy-broh-kahr-tl-, aj, -, uh, -n, uh, s], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fibrocartilage¹

First recorded in 1825–35; fibro- + cartilage

Example Sentences

This occurs also when there is a detached fibrocartilage in the joint.

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