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tendon

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtɛndən/ · UK /ˈtendən/

Forms: tendons

tendon means: A strong band inside your body that joins a muscle to a bone.

noun

MUSCLE BONE LINKB2

A strong band inside your body that joins a muscle to a bone.

  • He injured a tendon in his ankle.
  • Tendons connect muscles to bones.
  • The surgeon repaired her torn tendon.

Similar words: sinew

Common phrases: torn tendon, Achilles tendon

Questions about tendon

What does tendon mean?

A strong band inside your body that joins a muscle to a bone.

What is tendon in other languages?

Türkçe: tendon · Español: tendón · Français: tendon · Deutsch: Sehne · Italiano: tendine · 日本語: 腱

How do you pronounce tendon?

In American English /ˈtɛndən/; in British English /ˈtendən/.

How do you use tendon in a sentence?

He injured a tendon in his ankle. Tendons connect muscles to bones.

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