achilles tendon

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Definitions of achilles tendon words

countable noun achilles tendon Your Achilles tendon or your Achilles is the tendon inside the back of your leg just above your heel. 3
noun achilles tendon the fibrous cord that connects the muscles of the calf to the heelbone 3
noun achilles tendon the tendon connecting the back of the heel to the muscles of the calf 3
noun achilles tendon the tendon joining the calf muscles to the heel bone. 1
noun achilles tendon fibrous tissue in the ankle 1
noun achilles tendon (anatomy) The strong tendon formed of the united tendons of the large muscles in the calf of the leg, and inserted into the bone of the heel. 0

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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