ligament
noun
a band of tissue, usually white and fibrous, serving to connect bones, hold organs in place, etc.
ligaments
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pluralof ligament.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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British rap superstar Stormzy ripped ligaments in his fingers, external the first time he played netball.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Ed Lee is an Orlando-based endocrinologist who is hopeful for compounding approvals, especially for BPC-157, which is popular in the wellness community for its purported ability to repair tissues, including muscles and ligaments.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Structures once overlooked – from previously unrecognized lymphatic vessels around the brain to overlooked ligaments in the knee – are being re-examined.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 21, 2026
Richards was included on the roster confirmed by the Athletic despite tearing two ligaments in his left ankle in Crystal Palace’s penultimate Premier League match with Brentford last weekend.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
And I did damage some of the other tendons and ligaments around my knee, so I will need to wear a brace and use crutches again, at least for a little while.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
