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Suspensory

Suspensory Meaning & Definition
Suspensory Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Suspensory?

[n] a bandage of elastic fabric applied to uplift a dependant part (as the scrotum or a pendulous breast)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Suspensory: suspensory bandage

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See Also | bandage

Suspensory In Webster's Dictionary

\Sus*pen"so*ry\, a. 1. Suspended; hanging; depending. 2. Fitted or serving to suspend; suspending; as, a suspensory muscle. --Ray. 3. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to a suspensorium.
\Sus*pen"so*ry\, n. [Cf. F. suspensoir, suspensoire.] That which suspends, or holds up, as a truss; specifically (Med.), a bandage or bag for supporting the scrotum.

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