Tendons Meaning in English

word · lemma: tendon

US

ˈtɛndənz

TEN-duhnz

UK

tˈɛndənz

TEN-duhnz

Definition

Tendons are strong bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones and help your body move.

Usage & Nuances

Always plural for more than one ('tendon' for one). Used mostly in medical, fitness, or anatomy contexts. Collocates: 'torn tendon', 'Achilles tendon'. Not the same as 'ligament', which connects bones to other bones.

• Spanish: tendones
• Portuguese (BR): tendões
• Portuguese (PT): tendões
• Chinese (Simplified): 肌腱
• Chinese (Traditional): 肌腱
• Hindi: कण्डरा
• Arabic: الأوتار
• Bengali: টেনডন - কণ্ডরা
• Russian: сухожилия
• Japanese: 腱
• Vietnamese: gân
• Korean: 힘줄
• Turkish: kiriş
• Urdu: کنڈرا
• Indonesian: tendon

Example Sentences

Our muscles use tendons to attach to our bones.

basic

If you hurt your tendons, it can be hard to move.

basic

Doctors sometimes repair tendons after an injury.

basic

Athletes often worry about injuring their tendons, especially in their knees or elbows.

natural

The pain I felt was sharp, so the doctor checked my tendons for damage.

natural

Physical therapy can help strengthen your tendons after surgery.

natural