Amphidesmous

/ˌæmfɪˈdɛzməs/ adjective

In biology, referring to organisms or structures that are bound or connected on both sides, having ligaments or connective tissue attaching on multiple sides.

From Greek 'amphi' (both, around) + 'desmos' (bond, ligament). This anatomical term describes structures that have connections from multiple directions, unlike structures with single attachment points.

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