intervertebral fibrocartilage

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Definition of intervertebral fibrocartilage in English English dictionary

(Anatomi) Intervertebral discs (or intervertebral fibrocartilage) lie between adjacent vertebrae in the spine. Each disc forms a cartilaginous joint to allow slight movement of the vertebrae, and acts as a ligament to hold the vertebrae together

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in·ter·ver·te·bral fi·bro·car·ti·lage