🦵ligament

noun
/ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/

Meaning

A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.

Example Sentences

He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.

Synonyms

tendon, tissue, cartilage, band

Antonyms

bone, muscle

Collocations

knee ligament, torn ligament, ligament injury, ligament repair

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