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BROAD LIGAMENT

\bɹˈɔːd lˈɪɡəmənt], \bɹˈɔːd lˈɪɡəmənt], \b_ɹ_ˈɔː_d l_ˈɪ_ɡ_ə_m_ə_n_t]\

Definitions of BROAD LIGAMENT

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A broad fold of peritoneum that extends from the side of the uterus to the wall of the pelvis.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Suspensory ligament of uterus and liver.

1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
By William R. Warner

Double layer of peritoneum which supports the uterus.
The suspensory ligament of the liver.
The peritoneal fold which supports the uterus on either side.

1898 - American pocket medical dictionary
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland

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