(In Gramineae/Poaceae) the sleeve-shaped part where the lower glume margins almost meet.
An inflatable ring put round the arm and inflated when blood pressure is being measured.
An inflatable ring put round an endotracheal tube to close the passage.
An anatomical structure encircling a part.
An anatomical composition comprising muscle and tendon fibers that form a circular arrangement around a joint is known as a ligament. Ligaments provide support and stability to the joint, connecting bones and facilitating smooth movement while helping to prevent excessive or abnormal joint motions.