Meaning of the word aponeurosis in English
What does aponeurosis mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
aponeurosis
US /ˌæp.ə.nʊˈroʊ.sɪs/
UK /ˌæp.ə.njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/
Noun
a sheet of pearly-white fibrous tissue that takes the place of a tendon in flat muscles having a wide area of attachment
Example:
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The surgeon repaired the torn aponeurosis in the patient's abdominal wall.
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The broad aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle covers a large area.