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suspensory ligament
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suspensory ligament
n.
A ligament that supports an organ or body part, especially a fibrous membrane that holds the lens of the eye in place.
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The suspensory ligaments and tendons of the ossicles can degenerate as a result of chronic otitis media, and they can subsequently calcify and ossify.
Tympanosclerosis by Valvassori, Galdino / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Trainer Ted Walsh said yesterday: "Papillon tore his near-fore suspensory ligaments and is going to be out of action for some time.
Papillon on the sidelines by The Racing Post (London, England)
 
 
 
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