Definition of Cartilaginous

1. Adjective. Of or relating to cartilage.

Partainyms: Cartilage
Derivative terms: Cartilage

2. Adjective. Difficult to chew.
Exact synonyms: Gristly, Rubbery
Similar to: Tough
Derivative terms: Gristle

Definition of Cartilaginous

1. a. Of or pertaining to cartilage; gristly; firm and tough like cartilage.

Definition of Cartilaginous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Cartilaginous

1. Composed of cartilage, a connective tissue substance that is present in joints. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cartilaginous

cartilage of acoustic meatus
cartilage of auditory tube
cartilage of ear
cartilage of nasal septum
cartilage of pharyngotympanic tube
cartilage space
cartilagines
cartilagines alares minores
cartilagines laryngis
cartilagines nasales accessoriae
cartilagines nasi
cartilagines tracheales
cartilaginification
cartilaginoid
cartilaginous (current term)
cartilaginous (current term)
cartilaginous articulation
cartilaginous fish
cartilaginous joint
cartilaginous neurocranium
cartilaginous part of auditory tube
cartilaginous part of external acoustic meatus
cartilaginous part of skeletal system
cartilaginous septum
cartilaginous structure
cartilaginous tissue
cartilaginous tube
cartilago
cartilago alaris major
cartilago articularis

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