tendon

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈtɛndən/

Noun

tendon noun

A tough band of inelastic fibrous tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment.
A wire or bar used to strengthen prestressed concrete.

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Synonyms

sinew muscle sublimis band aponeurosis cord ligament connective-tissue hamstring musculotendon endotendon endotendineum tensor tail tendonogenesis subtendon

Associated

femoris gastrocnemius flexor calcaneus retinaculum patellar tuberosity patella avulsion navicular biceps

Rhymes

blend in end in send in again done agenda in amend in append in apprehend in ascend in attend in

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