What does fibrocartilage mean?
Definitions for fibrocartilage
ˌfaɪ broʊˈkɑr tl ɪdʒ, -ˈkɑrt lɪdʒfi·bro·car·ti·lage
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Princeton's WordNet
fibrocartilagenoun
cartilage that is largely composed of fibers like those in ordinary connective tissue
Wiktionary
fibrocartilagenoun
A tough form of cartilage that has a matrix of dense bundles of fibres
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fibrocartilage
Fibrocartilage is a type of cartilage that contains a high proportion of collagen fibers, making it extremely strong and tough. It is typically found in areas of the body that require extra support or that are subjected to high levels of stress, such as the intervertebral discs in the spine, the pubic symphysis, and the menisci of the knee. Unlike other types of cartilage, fibrocartilage does not have a smooth surface, contributing to its ability to resist compression, twist, and heavy loads.
Webster Dictionary
Fibrocartilagenoun
a kind of cartilage with a fibrous matrix and approaching fibrous connective tissue in structure
Etymology: [L. fibra a fiber + E. cartilage.]
Wikidata
Fibrocartilage
White fibrocartilage consists of a mixture of white fibrous tissue and cartilaginous tissue in various proportions. It owes its flexibility and toughness to the former of these constituents, and its elasticity to the latter. It is the only type of cartilage that contains type I collagen in addition to the normal type II. Fibrocartilage is found in the pubic symphysis, the annulus fibrosus of intervertebral discs, menisci, and the TMJ. During labor, relaxin loosens the pubic symphysis to aid in delivery, but this can lead to later joint problems.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
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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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of fibrocartilage in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of fibrocartilage in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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