Term: symplectic cartilage element
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Name: symplectic
Synonyms: symplectics
Definition: The symplectic is an irregularly rod-shaped cartilage replacement bone articulating with the hyomandibular and quadrate.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000692]
Name: cartilage element
Synonyms: cartilages
Definition: Skeletal element that is composed of cartilage tissue and may be permanent or transient.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001501]