suspensory

/səˈspɛnsəri/
adjective
  1. Relating to or serving to support or hold something up.
    • The plant uses suspensory roots to anchor itself in the soil.
    • He wore a suspensory bandage to keep his arm stable.
    • The suspensory ligament helps hold the eye in place.
Synonyms
noun
  1. A bandage or device that supports a body part.
    • The athlete's suspensory kept his knee stable during the race.
    • The doctor fitted him with a suspensory for his injured wrist.
    • She bought a suspensory to support her back during lifting.