patellar
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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I have patellar tendinitis so a lot of it is work tending to that.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Way back in 2012 he suffered patellar tendonitis, a career-threatening condition that kept him out for two years.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater sustained a torn patellar tendon in his left leg and will undergo season-ending surgery, the team announces.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2025
Finch, who was hurt in a sideline collision with Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley, will have his ruptured right patellar tendon repaired Wednesday, according to a person with knowledge of the plan.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
As in: I wonder why my dad never had surgery on his patellar tendinitis.
From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
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