aponeurosis

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Noun aponeurosis has 1 sense

aponeurosis - any of the deeper and thicker fascia that attach muscles to bones; resemble flattened tendons
--₁ is a kind of fascia, facia

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Aponeurosis

Noun (Anatomy): A sheet-like tendon that attaches muscles to bones or muscles to muscles.

Example Sentence: The aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle wraps around the abdomen and provides support to the core.

Noun (Botany): A flattened and expanded part of a leaf or petal.

Example Sentence: The aponeurosis of the palmate leaf provides structural strength and allows better photosynthesis.

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