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tendon

[ten-duhn] / ˈtɛn dən /
NOUN
band of tissue
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In addition to its effects on skin and joint health, collagen supplementation was linked to modest improvements in muscle mass, muscle structure, and tendon structure.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The fans’ positivity offset the emotionally tough road back from left elbow surgery to fix a tear in Hernández’s tendon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

He suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon in March 2025 and underwent back surgery last October.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Following severe leg injuries in a 2021 car crash, the American had a back operation in September 2024 and then suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon last March.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Clicking his tongue and shaking his head, he said, “That is a nasty cut but the tendon hasn’t been hurt at all. I hate to see anything crippled like that. It’s pitiful.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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