aponeurotic
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/ˌæpənoʊˈrɑtɪk/
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/ˌæpəˌnjʊəˈrɒtɪk/
relating to an aponeurosis (tendonlike sheet)
Etymology
'aponeurotic' originates from New Latin/Modern medical formation via Late Latin 'aponeuroticus', ultimately from Greek 'aponeurōsis' (ἀπονεύρωσις), where the elements 'apo-' meant 'away from' and 'neûron' meant 'sinew' or 'tendon'.
'aponeurotic' developed from Greek 'aponeurōsis' → Late Latin/Med. Latin 'aponeurosis'/'aponeuroticus' → adopted into English in specialized anatomical/medical usage as 'aponeurotic'.
Originally referring specifically to the tendonlike fibrous sheet itself ('a leaving-from-sinew' in literal Greek components); over time it came to be used adjectivally to describe tissues or structures 'of or relating to an aponeurosis'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a (rare) noun use meaning an aponeurosis or an aponeurotic tissue (medical usage).
The specimen included an aponeurotic that was examined microscopically.
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Adjective 1
relating to or of the nature of an aponeurosis (a broad, flat tendonlike fibrous sheet).
The surgeon carefully separated the aponeurotic layer to expose the underlying muscle.
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Last updated: 2025/09/20 23:18