Definition of Fibrocartilage

1. Noun. Cartilage that is largely composed of fibers like those in ordinary connective tissue.

Generic synonyms: Cartilage, Gristle

Definition of Fibrocartilage

1. n. A kind of cartilage with a fibrous matrix and approaching fibrous connective tissue in structure.

Medical Definition of Fibrocartilage

1. A kind of cartilage with a fibrous matrix and approaching fibrous connective tissue in structure. Fibrocartilag"inous. Origin: L. Fibra a fibre + E. Cartilage. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fibrocartilage

fibroadipose
fibroareolar
fibroblast
fibroblast
fibroblastic
fibroblastic
fibroblasts
fibroblasts
fibroblast growth factor
fibroblast growth factor receptor
fibroblast growth factor receptor-like embryonic kinase
fibroblast interferon
fibrocalcific
fibrocarcinoma
fibrocartilage (current term)
fibrocartilage (current term)
fibrocartilaginous
fibrocartilaginous
fibrocartilaginous ring
fibrocartilago
fibrocartilago basalis
fibrocartilago interarticularis
fibrocartilago intervertebralis
fibrocaseous peritonitis
fibrocellular
fibrochondritis
fibrochondroma
fibrochondrosteal
fibrocongestive
fibrocyst

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