[ 'lɪgəm(ə)nt ]
■ noun Anatomy a short band of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue which connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint.
↘a membranous fold that supports an organ and keeps it in position.
Derivatives
~al adjective
~ary adjective
~ous adjective
Origin
ME: from L. ~um 'bond', from ligare 'to bind'.