"round ligament" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: round ligaments [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} round ligament (plural round ligaments)
  1. (anatomy) Either of two ligaments running from the uterus through the inguinal canal to the labia majora; ligamentum teres uteri. Categories (topical): Anatomy
    Sense id: en-round_ligament-en-noun-9TEqcIJp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 59 16 25 Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
  2. (anatomy) A string of tissue dividing the liver into medial and lateral sections; ligamentum teres hepatis. Categories (topical): Anatomy
    Sense id: en-round_ligament-en-noun-NWFAO4j6 Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
  3. (anatomy) Any of various rounded ligaments in the body; ligamentum teres. Categories (topical): Anatomy
    Sense id: en-round_ligament-en-noun-IT5Ur4MN Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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