suspensorium

noun
sus·​pen·​so·​ri·​um | \ (ˌ)səˌspenˈsōrēəm\
plural suspensoria\ -​ēə \

Definition of suspensorium

: something that suspends a body part specifically : the bony or cartilaginous element or series of elements that in most vertebrates below mammals connects the lower jaw with the cranium

History and Etymology for suspensorium

New Latin, from Late Latin, instrument for suspending, from Latin suspensus (past participle of suspendere to suspend) + -orium

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