aponeurosis (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def any of the deeper and thicker fascia that attach muscles to bones
def resemble flattened tendons
Outgoing links
Hypernym fascia, facia
Derivationally related form aponeurosis → aponeurotic
Incoming links
Derivationally related form aponeurotic → aponeurosis
Pertainym (pertains to noun) aponeurotic → aponeurosis
Hyponym fascia, facia

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