any of various ligaments supporting bodily organs; esp., a ligament supporting the lens of the eye
suspensory ligament
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suspensory ligament
noun
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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suspensory ligament - Medical Definition
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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