- membranocartilaginous
- 1. Partly membranous and partly cartilaginous. 2. Derived from both a mesenchymal membrane and cartilage; denoting certain bones.
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mem·bra·no·car·ti·lag·i·nous (mem″brə-no-kahr″tĭ-lajґĭ-nəs) 1. developed in both membrane and cartilage. 2. partly cartilaginous and partly membranous.
Medical dictionary. 2011.