capsuloligamentous

adjective

Relating to a capsule and a ligament.

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Meanings

adjectivecapsuloligamentous (not comparable)
  1. not comparableanatomyRelating to a capsule and a ligament.

    The BND is caused by intra-articular proliferation of the synovia of the PIP joint, which distends the capsuloligamentous apparatus, leading to extension of both MCP and DIP joints associated with a flexion deformity of the PIP joint.

    2015 July 8, Umile Giuseppe Longo, Stefano Petrillo, Vincenzo Denaro, “Current Concepts in the Management of Rheumatoid Hand”, in International Journal of Rheumatology, volume 2015, →DOI

Origin

From capsule + -o- + ligamentous.

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