cartilaginous (Meaning)
cartilaginous (a)
of or relating to cartilage
cartilaginous (s)
difficult to chew
cartilaginous (a.)
Of or pertaining to cartilage; gristly; firm and tough like cartilage.
Having the skeleton in the state of cartilage, the bones containing little or no calcareous matter; said of certain fishes, as the sturgeon and the sharks.
Synonyms & Antonyms of cartilaginous
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cartilaginous Sentence Examples
- Sharks possess a cartilaginous skeleton rather than one composed of bone.
- The tip of the nose is often cartilaginous in structure.
- Cartilaginous joints provide flexibility and allow for smooth movement between bones.
- Some species of fish have a cartilaginous structure called a chondrocranium.
- The outer ear contains a cartilaginous framework that helps maintain its shape.
- The intervertebral discs are composed of cartilaginous tissue that acts as a cushion between vertebrae.
- Cartilaginous fish, such as rays and skates, have flattened bodies and broad pectoral fins.
- Cartilaginous growth plates in long bones contribute to skeletal development in children.
- The larynx is primarily made up of cartilaginous structures that support the vocal cords.
- Invertebrates like insects often have cartilaginous exoskeletons for protection and support.
FAQs About the word cartilaginous
of or relating to cartilage, difficult to chewOf or pertaining to cartilage; gristly; firm and tough like cartilage., Having the skeleton in the state of cartil
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No antonyms found.
Sharks possess a cartilaginous skeleton rather than one composed of bone.
The tip of the nose is often cartilaginous in structure.
Cartilaginous joints provide flexibility and allow for smooth movement between bones.
Some species of fish have a cartilaginous structure called a chondrocranium.
