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tendon

[ten-duhn] / ˈtɛn dən /
NOUN
band of tissue
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In addition to its effects on skin and joint health, collagen supplementation was linked to modest improvements in muscle mass, muscle structure, and tendon structure.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Woods has been recovering from rupturing an Achilles tendon in March 2025 and back surgery in October.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

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

He missed all of the PGA season last year as he recovered from a 2024 back surgery and surgery in March 2025 for a ruptured Achilles tendon.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The Inka bola consisted of three stones tied to lengths of llama tendon.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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