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cartilaginous
adjective car·ti·lag·i·nous \ˌkär-tə-ˈla-jə-nəs\
Definition of CARTILAGINOUS
: composed of, relating to, or resembling cartilage
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First Known Use of CARTILAGINOUS
14th century
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cartilaginous
adjective car·ti·lag·i·nous \ˌkär-tə-ˈla-jə-nəs\
Definition of CARTILAGINOUS for Kids
: relating to or made of cartilage <Cartilaginous tissue is found in the outer ear and the nose.>
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cartilaginous
adjective car·ti·lag·i·nous \-nəs\
Medical Definition of CARTILAGINOUS
: composed of, relating to, or resembling cartilage
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