"broad ligament" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: broad ligaments [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} broad ligament (plural broad ligaments)
  1. (anatomy) The wide fold of peritoneum that connects the sides of the uterus to the walls and floor of the pelvis. Wikipedia link: broad ligament Categories (topical): Anatomy
    Sense id: en-broad_ligament-en-noun-HOoTEF88 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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