Meaning & use
ligamentous
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Relating to, resembling, or consisting of a ligament, the tough band of tissue connecting bones or supporting organs.
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The MRI revealed ligamentous damage in the athlete's knee.
Ligamentous laxity can make certain joints more prone to dislocation.
A note on using this word
The term is used almost exclusively in anatomy and orthopedic medicine to describe tissue or injuries connected to ligaments.
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