ligament
Meaning
- A band of strong tissue that connects bones to other bones.
- That which binds or acts as a ligament.
Synonyms
ligamenta
ligamentum
roller bandage
syndesmus
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈlɪɡəmənt/
Etymology
From Middle English ligament, from Latin ligāmentum, from ligō (“tie, bind”).
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