— fibrocartilaginous /fuy'broh kahr'tl aj"euh neuhs/ , adj.
/fuy'broh kahr"tl ij, -kahrt"lij/ , n. Anat., Zool.
1. a type of cartilage having a large number of fibers.
2. a part or structure composed of such cartilage.
[ 1825-35; FIBRO- + CARTILAGE ]