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annular ligament

noun Anatomy.

the ligamentous envelope surrounding a part, as the joints of the wrist or ankle or the head of the radius.

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Nearby words

annul, annular, annular cataract, annular clock, annular eclipse, annular ligament, annular ring, annular scotoma, annulate, annulation, annulet

Origin of annular ligament

First recorded in 1835–45
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British Dictionary definitions for annular ligament

annular ligament

noun

anatomy any of various ligaments that encircle a part, such as the wrist, ankle, or trachea
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Medicine definitions for annular ligament

annular ligament

n.

Any of various ligaments encircling parts such as the stapes, radius, and trachea.
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