sus·pen·so·ry (s -sp n s-r )adj. 1. Supporting or suspending: a suspensory bandage. 2. Delaying completion. n. pl. sus·pen·so·ries 1. A support or truss. 2. An athletic supporter. |
suspensory [səˈspɛnsərɪ]
n pl -ries
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Also called suspensor Anatomy a ligament or muscle that holds a structure or part in position
2. (Medicine) Med a bandage, sling, etc., for supporting a dependent part
3. (Clothing & Fashion) another name (esp US) for athletic support
adj
1. suspending or supporting
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy (of a ligament or muscle) supporting or holding a structure or part in position
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  suspensory - a bandage of elastic fabric applied to uplift a dependant part (as the scrotum or a pendulous breast) |
Translations
suspensory
adj (Anat) → Aufhänge-; suspensory ligament → Aufhängeband nt
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