retinaculum

(ret′'n ak′yə ləm)

noun pl. retinacula

Biol. an often hooked or sticky structure, band, etc. serving to hold parts, seeds, eggs, etc. together or in place

Origin: ModL < L, that which holds back, tether < retinere, to retain + dim. suffix

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noun pl. ret·i·nac·u·la (-lə)
Biology

A band or bandlike structure that holds an organ or a part in place.

Origin:

Origin: Latin retināculum, band, tether

Origin: : retinēre, to restrain; see retain

Origin: + -culum, suff. denoting instruments

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