fibrocartilaginous
/ˌfaɪbroʊˌkɑːrtɪˈlædʒɪnəs/
adjective
- Made of or relating to fibrocartilage, a tough type of cartilage found in joints.
- Doctors examined the fibrocartilaginous tissue in the patient's shoulder.
- The fibrocartilaginous disc between the vertebrae helps cushion the spine.
- Fibrocartilaginous joints allow limited movement and provide stability.