tendon
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He missed all of the PGA season last year as he recovered from a 2024 back surgery and surgery in March 2025 for a ruptured Achilles tendon.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Just three years ago, the Mets lost closer Edwin Díaz for the entire 2023 campaign after he tore a tendon in his knee celebrating a Puerto Rico victory in the same tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 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 suffered severe leg injuries in a 2021 car crash before undergoing a back operation in September 2024 and suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon last March.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
The tendon of his jaw was working, so I knew he was preparing a revelation.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - Introductory
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