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suspensory ligament
noun [C] /səˌspens.ər.iˈlɪɡə.mənt/ specializedDefinition
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Synonyms and related words:
- aqueous humour noun
- beady adjective
- bug-eyed adjective
- ciliary muscle noun
- crow's feet noun
- downcast adjective (EYES DOWN)
- eye socket noun
- eyebrow noun
- eyelash noun
- glassy adjective (EYES)
- hooded adjective (EYES)
- iris noun (EYE)
- lash noun (HAIR)
- lens noun (EYE)
- lid noun
- pupil noun (EYE PART)
- sclera noun
- shadow noun (DARKNESS)
- vitreous humour noun
- wink verb
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