Tendon Meaning in English
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Definition
A strong, flexible tissue that connects muscle to bone and helps the body move.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in medical or biological contexts; don't confuse with 'ligament', which connects bones to other bones. Common phrases include 'tendon injury' and 'Achilles tendon'.
Spanish: tendónPortuguese (BR): tendãoPortuguese (PT): tendãoChinese (Simplified): 肌腱Chinese (Traditional): 肌腱Hindi: टनन (tanan)Arabic: وترBengali: টেনডন - সন্ধি-পেশী (শরীরবিজ্ঞান)Russian: сухожилиеJapanese: 腱（けん）Vietnamese: gânKorean: 힘줄Turkish: tendon - kiriş (anatomi)Urdu: پٹھے کی رگIndonesian: tendon - urat (anatomi)
Example Sentences
A tendon connects your muscles to your bones.
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Ever heard of the Achilles tendon? It’s the one that often gets injured in runners.
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He tore a tendon in his shoulder during the game.
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The doctor explained how a tendon works.
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After the injury, my tendon was so sore I couldn't move my hand.
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The recovery took months because a tendon heals slowly.
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