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Definition of Chondrichthyes
1. Noun. Cartilaginous fishes.
Exact synonyms: Class Chondrichthyes
Group relationships: Craniata, Subphylum Craniata, Subphylum Vertebrata, Vertebrata
Member holonyms: Cartilaginous Fish, Chondrichthian, Holocephali, Subclass Holocephali, Elasmobranchii, Selachii, Subclass Elasmobranchii, Subclass Selachii
Generic synonyms: Class
Group relationships: Craniata, Subphylum Craniata, Subphylum Vertebrata, Vertebrata
Member holonyms: Cartilaginous Fish, Chondrichthian, Holocephali, Subclass Holocephali, Elasmobranchii, Selachii, Subclass Elasmobranchii, Subclass Selachii
Generic synonyms: Class
Medical Definition of Chondrichthyes
1. Class of cartilaginous fishes, including the sharks, rays, and chimeras. Origin: G. Chondros, cartilage, + ichthys, a fish (05 Mar 2000)