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cartilaginous
[kahr″tĭ-laj´ĭ-nus]consisting of or of the nature of cartilage.
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car·ti·lag·i·nous
(kar'ti-laj'i-nŭs),Relating to or consisting of cartilage.
Synonym(s): chondral
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cartilaginous
(kär′tl-ăj′ə-nəs)adj.
1. Of, relating to, or consisting of cartilage.
2. Having a skeleton consisting mainly of cartilage.
3. Having the texture of cartilage; firm and tough, yet flexible.
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cartilaginous
adjective Referring to or composed of cartilage.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
car·ti·lag·i·nous
(kahr-ti-laj'i-nŭs)Relating to or consisting of cartilage.
Synonym(s): chondral.
Synonym(s): chondral.
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cartilaginous
Of, pertaining to, or formed in, CARTILAGE.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005