Ligament

Noun

 * 1)  band of strong tissue that holds the bones of an animal in position

Derived terms

 * ligamental
 * ligamentary
 * ligamentous

Verbs for Ligament
rupture—; sever—; strain—; strengthen— stretch—; suture—; tear—; tie—; treat— —attaches; —binds; —connects; —couples —extends; —fastens; —joins; —reinforces —supports; —unites.

Thesaurus
bone, braid, brail, cable, cartilage, cord, knot, ligation, ligature, line, link, nexus, ossicle, rope, spun yarn, string, tendon, thong, tie, twine, twist, vinculum, wire, yarn, yoke

Etymology
From ligamentum: < ligo:.

Translations

 * Bengali: লিগামেন্ট
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Noun

 * 1) ligament

Etymology
From ligamentum: < ligo:.