anatomical structure

a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures

n an unofficial association of people or groups n instrumentalists not including string players n a stripe or stripes of contrasting color n an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material n a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing n a range of frequencies between two limits n a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body) n a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure n jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger n a driving belt in machinery n a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration n a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration) n a restraint put around something to hold it together v bind or tie together, as with a band v attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify

a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure

an anatomical structure used as a point of origin in locating other anatomical structures (as in surgery) or as point from which measurements can be taken

n a connecting point at which several lines come together n any thickened enlargement n (botany) the small swelling that is the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge n (physics) the point of minimum displacement in a periodic system n (astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane n the source of lymph and lymphocytes n any bulge or swelling of an anatomical structure or part n (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network v express or signify by nodding v lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation v let the head fall forward through drowsiness v sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion v be almost asleep