word
aponeurosis
ap-uh-noo-ROH-sis
ˌæpəˌnjʊˈroʊsɪsListen
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Syllable breakdown
aponeurosis
Dictionary meaning
A broad, flat sheet of fibrous tissue that anchors or connects muscles.
History and origin
Greek aponeurōsis.
Examples
- The plantar aponeurosis supports the arch of the foot.
Common mispronunciations
ap-oh-noo-ROH-sis
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