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cuff (kuf) a small, bandlike structure encircling a part or object.

musculotendinous cuff one formed by intermingled muscle and tendon fibers.

rotator cuff a musculotendinous structure encircling and giving strength to the shoulder joint.

cuff (k

f)

n.

1. A bandlike structure encircling a part.

2. An inflatable band, usually wrapped around the upper arm, that is used along with a sphygmomanometer in measuring arterial blood pressure.

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