CEFR B2

ligament

noun

Meaning

A tough band of fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to bone and serves to hold organs in place.

Examples

The knee has four major ligaments that provide stability.
A sprained ankle often involves damage to a ligament.

Synonyms: tendon, band, cord, fascia

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ligament (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪɡəmənt/

Definition

A tough band of fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to bone and serves to hold organs in place.

Examples

The knee has four major ligaments that provide stability.
A sprained ankle often involves damage to a ligament.
The surgeon repaired the torn ligament with a graft.

How to Use ligament

ligament in (prepositional phrase): Specifies the location of the ligament within the body. — "The ACL is a crucial ligament in the knee."
ligament damage (collocation): Refers to any harm or injury to the ligament. — "The player's career was threatened by severe ligament damage."

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