falciform ligament

/ˌfælsəˈfɔərm ˌlɪgəmənt/
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Definitions of falciform ligament
  1. noun
    a ligament that attaches part of the liver to the diaphragm and the abdominal wall
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    type of:
    ligament
    a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs
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