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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