aponeurosis

noun

apo·neu·ro·sis | \ ˌa-pə-nu̇-ˈrō-səs

, -nyu̇- \

Definition of aponeurosis

: a broad flat sheet of dense fibrous collagenous connective tissue that covers, invests, and forms the terminations and attachments of various muscles

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Recent Examples on the Web The most popular kind of face-lift is known as the SMAS, which stands for subcutaneous muscular aponeurosis system. — Jessica Matlin, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Nov. 2021

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“Aponeurosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aponeurosis. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.

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aponeurosis

noun

apo·neu·ro·sis | \ ˌap-ə-n(y)u̇-ˈrō-səs

plural aponeuroses\ -ˌsēz

Medical Definition of aponeurosis

: any of the broad flat sheets of dense fibrous collagenous connective tissue that cover, invest, and form the terminations and attachments of various muscles