retinaculum
noun
any of various small structures that hook, clasp, or bind other structures to move them or hold them in place.
retinacula
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pluralof retinaculum.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Fibrous bands called retinacula sheath the tendons at the wrist.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
