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- Word comparison: tendon vs. ligament
tendon vs. ligament
noun
Anatomy., a cord or band of dense, tough, inelastic, white, fibrous tissue, serving to connect a muscle with a bone or part; sinew.
a reinforcing strand in prestressed concrete.
noun
Anatomy, Zoology., a band of tissue, usually white and fibrous, serving to connect bones, hold organs in place, etc.
a tie or bond.
The desire for personal freedom is a ligament uniting all peoples.