suspensory

adjective

sus·pen·so·ry | \ sə-ˈspen(t)-sə-rē

, -ˈspen(t)s-rē\

Definition of suspensory

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : held in suspension also : fitted or serving to suspend

2 : temporarily leaving undetermined : suspensive sense 1

suspensory

noun

plural suspensories

Definition of suspensory (Entry 2 of 2)

: something that suspends or holds up especially : a fabric supporter for the scrotum

Examples of suspensory in a Sentence

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Her lameness was readily apparent to Dr. Bramlage, and ultrasounds proved both hind suspensories were enlarged. — Jay Posner, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Two-time Eclipse winner Songbird is retired," 31 Aug. 2017

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suspensory

adjective

sus·pen·so·ry | \ sə-ˈspen(t)s-(ə-)rē

Medical Definition of suspensory

(Entry 1 of 2)

: serving to suspend : providing support the suspensory nature of the periodontal membrane— John Osborne et al

suspensory

noun

plural suspensories

Medical Definition of suspensory (Entry 2 of 2)

: something that suspends or holds up especially : a fabric supporter for the scrotum

suspensory

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