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tendon

[ten-duhn] / ˈtɛn dən /
NOUN
band of tissue
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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

When O’Malley repaired Durant’s tendon back in 2019, Durant had the benefit of a long road back to recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The 28-year-old finished third in 2024 but, after placing fourth at the marathon in the Paris Olympics, was also forced to miss last year's race in London because of an ankle tendon issue.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

They worked; so she had not sliced a tendon.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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