| Name: | symplectic | 
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| 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 | 
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| Synonyms: | cartilages | 
| Definition: | Skeletal element that is composed of cartilage tissue and may be permanent or transient. | 
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001501] |