Achilles tendon
Achilles tendon
Definition
Achilles tendon
noun
the tendon connecting the back of the heel to the muscles of the calf
Achilles tendon
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- ruptured: Percutaneous repair of acute closed ruptured achilles tendon: a new technique.
- tight: One of the most common contributing factors is a tight achilles tendon.
Modifies a noun
- injury: Skipper Greaves managed a 5.7 score dive to the ground with an achilles tendon injury near the end.
Browse dictionary entries near Achilles tendon
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