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What is the noun for ligaments?

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ligament
  1. (anatomy) A band of strong tissue that connects bones to other bones.
  2. (figuratively) That which binds or acts as a ligament.
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  4. Examples:
    1. “Each specimen was radiographed for possible bony abnormalities and examined for any ligament deficiencies.”
      “Lowry tore a knee ligament in late August, but he recovered quickly from surgery.”
      “Ankle and ligament damage is also common, as well as Achilles tendon rupture and calf tendon tears.”
ligaments
  1. plural of ligament
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “In addition to being held together by ligaments, synovial joints are also stabilized by the muscles around the joints.”
      “Deep fascia provides muscle fibers with a protective outer sheath, and helps connect muscle to bone by way of ligaments.”
      “I don't know about that, but pregnancy does make the ligaments and tendons in the hips and pelvis looser.”
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