nounmasculinepl: ligaments
ligamento
1. A short band of tough, flexible tissue connecting bones or holding organs in place
The athlete suffered a torn ligament in her knee during the soccer match.
A atleta sofreu um ligamento rompido no joelho durante a partida de futebol.
2. In anatomy, any fibrous tissue that connects or supports body parts
The spinal ligaments provide stability to the vertebral column.
Os ligamentos espinhais proporcionam estabilidade à coluna vertebral.
3. Figuratively, something that binds or connects things together
Education is the ligament that binds society together.
A educação é o ligamento que une a sociedade.
In both American and Brazilian medical contexts, 'ligament' (ligamento) is a technical anatomical term widely used in sports medicine, orthopedics, and physical therapy. Sports injuries involving ligaments are commonly discussed in both cultures, particularly in football/soccer contexts. The term is formal and primarily used in medical, educational, and healthcare settings.
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