adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A cartilage-like nodule, growth or other structure, which is not part of the normal anatomy.

Adjective

1. 1
   Resembling or having the characteristics of cartilage. not-comparable

Etymology

From cartilage + -oid.

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