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ligament

Definition

noun: a tough piece of tissue in your body that holds bones together or keeps an organ in place
noun: a tough fibrous band of tissue connecting the articular extremities of bones or supporting an organ in place
synonyms: bandage, bond, band

Examples

He sprained/tore 'ligaments' in his knee.

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(..) The remodeling of the ischia and both clavicles indicate it was incurred over the course of the last decade. SAROYAN: You're right-- the acromioclavicular ligament shows signs of repeated dislocation. I'm also seeing signs of expanded articulation of the glenoid fossae. (..)
2015 TvShow: Bones Title: The Promise in the Palace Season: 11 Episode 7