ligament

• Sustantivo que designa una banda de tejido fibroso resistente que une huesos o cartílagos, o que sostiene músculos u órganos; también se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a cualquier vínculo que une o mantiene unidas cosas.

A noun referring to a band of strong fibrous tissue that connects bones or cartilages, or supports muscles or organs; also used figuratively to describe any unifying bond.

1. Anatomical structureB2formalmedical

   A strong, flexible band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or cartilages, supports muscles, or holds organs in place within the body.

   ligamento

   • The athlete tore a ligament in his knee during the game.
   • Ligaments in the ankle provide stability during movement.
   • Surgery was required to repair the damaged ligament.

2. Figurative connectionC1formal

   A metaphorical bond or unifying link that connects people, ideas, or things together.

   Vínculo figurado

   • Trust is the ligament that holds a strong relationship together.
   • Shared history acts as a ligament between generations.
   • The treaty served as a ligament uniting the two nations.

   Sinónimosbondbondingbridgeconnectionlinknexustieunion