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ligament

[lig-uh-muhnt] / ˈlɪg ə mənt /




NOUN
tendon
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Although the regenerated tissues were not exact matches to the original anatomy, the researchers successfully restored all of the major structures that had been removed during amputation, including bone, tendon, ligament, and joint tissue.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

The position had become a potential worry for manager Arteta with his other natural option Ben White ruled out with a knee ligament injury.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Elbow ligament reconstruction, the revolutionary procedure named for former All-Star Tommy John, has practically become a rite of passage for young pitchers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov sprained a ligament in his knee, but he will be ready for training camp.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

A doctor’s exam had showed it was more a sprained ligament than anything else.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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