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1. (n.) fibrocartilage
a type of cartilage having a large number of fibers.
2. fibrocartilage
a part or structure composed of such cartilage.
Etymology: (1825–35)
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1. (noun) fibrocartilage
cartilage that is largely composed of fibers like those in ordinary connective tissue
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1. (noun) fibrocartilage
a kind of cartilage with a fibrous matrix and approaching fibrous connective tissue in structure
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1. fibrocartilage
A type of CARTILAGE whose matrix contains large bundles of COLLAGEN TYPE I. Fibrocartilage is typically found in the INTERVERTEBRAL DISK; PUBIC SYMPHYSIS; TIBIAL MENISCI; and articular disks in synovial JOINTS. (From Ross et. al., Histology, 3rd ed., p132,136)
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