suspensory

suspensory definition - medical

sus·pen·so·ry (sə-spĕnˈsə-rē)

adjective
Of or relating to a ligament, muscle, or other structure that supports or suspends an organ or another part.
noun
  1. A support or truss.
  2. An athletic supporter.

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