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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

Ekitike made the biggest impact of the new signings until his season was cut short in April when he ruptured his Achilles tendon.

From BBC • May 26, 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

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

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




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