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/ˈlɪɡəmənt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A fibrous connective tissue that attaches bones to other bones at a joint.
The athlete tore a ligament in her knee during the game.
Any of the various fibrous tissues that connect or support organs or structures in the body.
Ligaments in the human body play a crucial role in maintaining joint stability.
A band of connective tissue that supports an organ or keeps a structure in place.
The liver is held in place by several ligaments.
A structure in the body analogous to a ligament, such as a fibrous band in a plant.
The ligaments in plants help maintain their structure and position.
Etymology
From Latin 'ligamentum', meaning 'a band', from 'ligare', meaning 'to bind'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ligament injury:
An injury to the connective tissue that results in pain and instability in a joint.
strain a ligament:
To pull or stretch a ligament beyond its normal capacity, resulting in injury.
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Slang Meanings
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