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suspensory ligament

 
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–noun Anatomy.
any of several tissues that suspend certain organs or parts of the body, esp. the transparent, delicate web of fibrous tissue that supports the crystalline lens.

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1825–35
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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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Main Entry: suspensory ligament
Function: noun
: a ligament or fibrous membrane suspending an organ or part: as a : a ringlike fibrous membrane connectingthe ciliary body and the lens of the eye and holding the lens in place b : FALCIFORM LIGAMENT
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