tendon
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He suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon in March 2025 and underwent back surgery last October.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
The star forward, who is rehabilitating from an Achilles tendon tear suffered in the playoffs last June, and has lately been practicing with the team, continues to sit out real action.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
When they close, they actually lock in place, thanks to a series of tendon notches that allow them to ratchet their grip tighter and tighter.
From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026
He has consulted fellow Spaniard Santi Cazorla, who was sidelined for 636 days after gangrene ravaged his Achilles tendon, and takes inspiration from the former Arsenal midfielder's comeback.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
I bruised the tendon of my heel, wrenching it like a fool when my foot was caught between two boulders, and limped out the afternoon.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
Vocabulary lists containing tendon
Human Anatomy and Physiology - Introductory
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Divergent
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School
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