cartilaginous

/ˌkɑrtəlˈædʒɪnəs/
adjective
  1. Made of or resembling cartilage, the flexible tissue in joints and other body parts.
    • The doctor explained that the cartilaginous disc in his spine was damaged.
    • Some fish are cartilaginous, like rays and skates.
    • Sharks have a cartilaginous skeleton instead of bones.
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