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fibrocartilaginous

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fi·bro·car·ti·lag·i·nous (fbr-kärtl-j-ns)
adj.
Relating to or composed of fibrocartilage.


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The fibrocartilaginous articular disc is biconcave, dividing the joint space into superior and inferior compartments; this relationship is well seen in the presence of joint effusion (Figure 2).
Gripped by blind panic, he had no idea what caused his condition Tests finally showed he had a rare illness called fibrocartilaginous embolism.
The joint is separated by a fibrocartilaginous disk into two cavities.
 
 
 
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