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aponeurotic

adjectivemasculinetécnico/ɐpunɨvɾuˈɔtiku/raro

a·po·ne·vro·ti·co

Definition

Relating to or belonging to the aponeurosis (a fibrous membrane that envelops muscles).
The surgeon identified a tear in the aponeurotic structure.
The form 'aponevrotico' is a less common spelling variant.
Common collocations
aponeurotic tissue

Etymology

Do grego 'aponeurōtikós', relativo a aponeurose.

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