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Definition of Semilunar cartilage
1. Noun. (anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint.
Exact synonyms: Meniscus
Generic synonyms: Cartilage, Gristle
Category relationships: Anatomy, General Anatomy
Generic synonyms: Cartilage, Gristle
Category relationships: Anatomy, General Anatomy
Medical Definition of Semilunar cartilage
1. One of the articular menisci of the knee joint. See: lateral meniscus, medial meniscus. (05 Mar 2000)