an elastic material exhibiting characteristics both of fibrous tissue and of cartilage
fibrocartilage in American English
(ˌfaibrouˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ, -ˈkɑːrtlɪdʒ)
noun Anatomy & Zoology
1.
a type of cartilage having a large number of fibers
2.
a part or structure composed of such cartilage
Derived forms
fibrocartilaginous (ˌfaibrouˌkɑːrtlˈædʒənəs)
adjective
Word origin
[1825–35; fibro- + cartilage]This word is first recorded in the period 1825–35. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: archaic, breakdown, cliché, panda, spiritualism
Examples of 'fibrocartilage' in a sentence
fibrocartilage
Overall, these results indicate that low density direct coculture induces fibrocartilage.
Xingfu Li, Li Duan, Yujie Liang, Weimin Zhu, Jianyi Xiong, Daping Wang 2016, 'Human Umbilical Cord Blood-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Contribute to Chondrogenesisin Coculture with Chondrocytes', BioMed Research Internationalhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3827057. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
In particular, reconstruction of the fibrocartilage zone has yet to be successfully achieved.
Liyun Guo, Jin Qu, Cheng Zheng, Yong Cao, Tao Zhang, Hongbin Lu, Jianzhong Hu 2015, 'Preparation and Characterization of a Novel Decellularized Fibrocartilage "Book" Scaffoldfor Use in Tissue Engineering.', PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4670224?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Arthroscopic debridement and microfracture surgery are performed for fibrocartilage repair.
Ning Ma, Hongxia Wang, Xian Xu, Yiqun Wan, Yufeng Liu, Mingjie Wang, Wen Yu, YongjingDai, Jiang Peng, Quanyi Guo, Changlong Yu, Shibi Lu 2017, 'Autologous-cell-derived, tissue-engineered cartilage for repairing articular cartilagelesions in the knee: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial', Trialshttp://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-017-2251-6. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Triangular fibrocartilage complex has a crucial role in stability and functionality of the wrist.
Serdar Kesikburun, Evren Yasar, Bayram Kelle, Ferdi Yavuz 2016, 'Triangular fibrocartilage complex injury treated with prolotherapy', Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisihttp://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=216462. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
This might be critical to avoid formation of inferior fibrocartilage instead of hyaline cartilage.
Ute Mayer, Achim Benditz, Susanne Grässel 2017, 'miR-29b regulates expression of collagens I and III in chondrogenically differentiatingBMSC in an osteoarthritic environment', Scientific Reportshttp://link.springer.com/article/10.1038/s41598-017-13567-x. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
However, the diseased state of these cells may impede in vitro fibrocartilage formation.
Jennifer J. Warnock, Gerd Bobe, Katja F. Duesterdieck-Zellmer 2014, 'Fibrochondrogenic potential of synoviocytes from osteoarthritic and normal jointscultured as tensioned bioscaffolds for meniscal tissue engineering in dogs', PeerJhttps://peerj.com/articles/581.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Microfracture surgery generally results in the formation of mechanically inferior fibrocartilage.
Michiel W. Pot, Veronica K. Gonzales, Pieter Buma, Joanna IntHout, Toin H. van Kuppevelt,Rob B.M. de Vries, Willeke F. Daamen 2016, 'Improved cartilage regeneration by implantation of acellular biomaterials after bonemarrow stimulation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of animal studies', PeerJhttps://peerj.com/articles/2243.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Arthroscopic treatment has been offered in chronic triangular fibrocartilage complex injury.
Serdar Kesikburun, Evren Yasar, Bayram Kelle, Ferdi Yavuz 2016, 'Triangular fibrocartilage complex injury treated with prolotherapy', Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisihttp://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=216462. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
This improved fibre mat can be developed as a biomaterial for fibrocartilage tissue engineering scaffolds.
Anindyajati Adhi, Boughton Philip, Ruys Andrew 2015, 'The Effect of Rotating Collector Design on Tensile Properties and Morphology of ElectrospunPolycaprolactone Fibres', MATEC Web of Conferenceshttp://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20152702002. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)