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ligament

/ˈlaɪəmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does ligament mean?

noun

A band of fibrous connective tissue that connects bones or holds together joints, or a strong cord or thread of fibrous tissue that connects a muscle to a bone.

Example

"The doctor examined the ligament to determine the extent of the injury."

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