a weak, cowardly person or a spineless individual lacking strength of character

chondropathy (medicine)

cartilaginous fish (such as sharks)

a plate of hyaline cartilage at the ends of long bones that allows for growth in length; also known as the growth plate

(anatomy) thyroid cartilage

taxonomic class of fish with skeletons composed of cartilage rather than bone, including sharks, rays, and skates

(medicine) rickets