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ligamentary

ligamentary

1 7.9
Relating to or like strong bands of tissue that connect bones
  • adjective
  • /ˌlɪɡəˈmɛnˌtɛri/
  • Specialized
: ligamentoso
  • The ligamentary structure of the knee is essential for its stability.

Examples

  • The surgeon examined the ligamentary structures around the injured joint.

  • Physical therapy focused on improving ligamentary strength after the operation.

  • Damage to the ligamentary tissue can lead to long-term instability in the knee.

  • Injuries to the ligamentary tissues can lead to severe pain.

  • The doctor explained the importance of the ligamentary tissue in maintaining joint stability.

  • Injuries can damage the ligamentary structures that support the knee and other joints.

  • Athletes often experience strain in their ligamentary connections due to intense physical activity.

Synonyms

ligamentous
vsligamentary
  • Specialized
1 7.6

Relating to the strong bands that connect bones at a joint

is a less common alternative adjective with the same meaning

Surface Forms

ligamentary positive

Morphology

ligamentary = ligament (transparent) = ligament + ary

The adjective is a straightforward derivative formed by adding the productive suffix '-ary' to 'ligament', giving the expected meaning 'relating to ligaments'.

Etymology

Ligamentary comes from the common word ligament, which in turn comes from the Latin root ligare meaning 'to bind'. So, ligamentary describes things that are like ligaments, the strong bands that 'bind' bones and hold body parts together.