Vincula
noun, plural vincula
[ving-kyuh-luh] /ˈvɪŋ kyə lə/ (Show IPA)
1.
a bond signifying union or unity; tie.
2.
Mathematics. a stroke or brace drawn over a quantity consisting of several members or terms, as , in order to show that they are to be considered together.
noun (pl) -la (-lə)
1.
a horizontal line drawn above a group of mathematical terms, used as an alternative to parentheses in mathematical expressions, as in x + ̅y – z which is equivalent to x + (y – z)
2.
(anatomy)
any bandlike structure, esp one uniting two or more parts
another name for ligament
3.
(rare) a unifying bond; tie
vinculum vin·cu·lum (vĭng’kyə-ləm)
n. pl. vin·cu·lums or vin·cu·la (-lə)
A uniting band or bandlike structure, such as a frenum or ligament.
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