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ligament

[lig-uh-muhnt] / ˈlɪg ə mənt /




NOUN
tendon
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy also had an internal brace procedure done when he had elbow ligament damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Tottenham have launched an extensive review into why their season was heavily affected by fitness issues, with a key focus on the "unusual" spate of anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

From BBC • May 26, 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

Japan forward Fujino, 22, and Blindkilde Brown, 22, have made their mark, while Mary Fowler, 23, has returned from an anterior cruciate ligament injury and will be ready to participate next season.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

When the doctor opened the knee up he discovered that Boobie had torn the anterior cruciate ligament.

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




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