suspensory

[ suh-spen-suh-ree ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural sus·pen·so·ries.

suspensory

/ səˈspɛnsərɪ /

Also calledsuspensor anatomy a ligament or muscle that holds a structure or part in position
med a bandage, sling, etc, for supporting a dependent part
See jockstrap
another name (esp US) for jockstrap

suspending or supporting
anatomy (of a ligament or muscle) supporting or holding a structure or part in position

1535–45; < Latin suspēns ( us ) ( suspense ) + -ory ¹

And finally, contraction of the suspensory ligament is of rare occurrence.

The tearing of the suspensory ligament on the inner side may be assisted by the cutting edge of the needle during depression.

Small suspensory paint pot, used in the decoration of the paraphernalia of the God of War—A-hai-i-ta—in times of peace.

It was the suspensory clause which enabled Henry to coerce the Pope, and he was not slow to take advantage of it.

An Example of a "Suspensory Bill" would be a small account from your haberdasher's for a pair of braces.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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