suspensory
[ suh-spen-suh-ree ]
/ səˈspɛn sə ri /
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noun, plural sus·pen·so·ries.
a supporting bandage, muscle, ligament, etc.
adjective
serving as a suspensory.
suspending the operation of something.
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suspensory
/ (səˈspɛnsərɪ) /
noun plural -ries
Also called: suspensor anatomy a ligament or muscle that holds a structure or part in position
med a bandage, sling, etc, for supporting a dependent part
another name (esp US) for jockstrap
adjective
suspending or supporting
anatomy (of a ligament or muscle) supporting or holding a structure or part in position
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Medical definitions for suspensory
suspensory
[ sə-spĕn′sə-rē ]
adj.
Of or relating to a ligament, muscle, or other structure that supports or suspends an organ or another part.
n.
A support or truss.
An athletic supporter.
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