sus|pen|so|ry

sus|pen|so|ry
sus|pen|so|ry «suh SPEHN suhr ee», adjective, noun, plural -ries.
–adj.
1. serving or fitted to hold up or support: »

a suspensory bandage.

2. stopping for a while; leaving undecided.
–n.
a muscle, ligament, bandage, or other part or device that holds up or supports a part of the body.

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