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Definition of Cartilaginoid
1. Noun. (medicine) A cartilage-like nodule, growth or other structure, which is not part of the normal anatomy. ¹
2. Adjective. (anatomy) Resembling or having the characteristics of cartilage. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Cartilaginoid
1. 1. Resembling cartilage. Synonym: cartilaginoid. 2. Uncharacteristically developed cartilage, primarily cellular with a basophilic matrix and thin or nonexistent capsules. Origin: chondro-+ G. Eidos, resemblance (05 Mar 2000)