tendon
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Woods, who turned 50 last December, has been working to return from an Achilles tendon rupture last March and back surgery last October.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
I was ready to crawl the rest of the way in to finish the stage if I had to, but a torn hamstring or Achilles tendon would end my race.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
When they close, they actually lock in place, thanks to a series of tendon notches that allow them to ratchet their grip tighter and tighter.
From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026
He has consulted fellow Spaniard Santi Cazorla, who was sidelined for 636 days after gangrene ravaged his Achilles tendon, and takes inspiration from the former Arsenal midfielder's comeback.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
The only one seem to pay her any tendon at all is Harpo and Squeak’s little girl, Suzie Q. She sit cross from Sofia and squinch up her eyes at her.
From "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker
Vocabulary lists containing tendon
Human Anatomy and Physiology - Introductory
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School
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