fibrocartilage

/ˌfaɪbroʊˈkɑrtl-ɪʤ/
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Other forms: fibrocartilages

Definitions of fibrocartilage
  1. noun
    cartilage that is largely composed of fibers like those in ordinary connective tissue
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    type of:
    cartilage, gristle
    tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults
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