Definition

Relating to or forming part of a type of connective tissue that connects bones to other bones in the body.

Example

The doctor explained that the ligamentous tissue helps stabilize the joints during movement.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of ligamentous injuries in sports?

Yeah, they can be pretty serious, right?

Exactly! I read that they involve the tissues that connect bones.

That makes sense; those ligamentous structures are crucial for stability.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ligamentous → It is formed from "ligament" (from Latin "ligamentum", meaning a band or tie) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of or having the quality of). The word "ligamentous" refers to something that has the quality of or is related to ligaments, which are bands of tissue that connect bones to other bones.

Memory Tip

Think of ligaments as 'bands' ('ligamentum') that connect things together, and remember that 'ligamentous' describes something that is full of or related to these bands.

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