Cartilaginous

usgb/ˌkɑːrtɪˈlædʒɪnəs/
adjective

Related to or made of a firm, flexible tissue called cartilage.

The shark's skeleton is cartilaginous, not made out of bone like ours.
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Often appears as...

  • cartilaginous tissue
  • cartilaginous structure
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Animal Anatomy

Use 'cartilaginous' when talking about animals with parts made of cartilage instead of bone.

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Stingrays are fascinating due to their cartilaginous bodies.
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Not Just Fish

'Cartilaginous' isn't exclusive to describing fish, it's used for any cartilage-based structure.

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Some cartilaginous structures in humans include the ear and nose.
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Flexibility

Emphasize the flexible nature of cartilage compared to bone when using 'cartilaginous.'

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The cartilaginous nature of the nose allows it to endure bending without breaking.
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