annular ligament
noun Anatomy.
the ligamentous envelope surrounding a part, as the joints of the wrist or ankle or the head of the radius.
Origin of annular ligament
First recorded in 1835–45
Words nearby annular ligament
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annular cataract,
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annular eclipse,
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annular scotoma,
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annulet
British Dictionary definitions for annular ligament
annular ligament
noun
anatomy
any of various ligaments that encircle a part, such as the wrist, ankle, or trachea
Medical definitions for annular ligament
annular ligament
n.
Any of various ligaments encircling parts such as the stapes, radius, and trachea.