tendon

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtɛndən/

Noun

tendon (plural tendons)

1. (anatomy) A tough band of inelastic fibrous tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment.
2. (construction) A wire or bar used to strengthen prestressed concrete.

Synonyms

• sinew

Translations

• French: tendon
• German: Sehne
• Italian: tendine
• Portuguese: tendão
• Russian: сухожи́лие
• Spanish: tendón

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