Achilles tendon
Americannoun
noun
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In Greek legend, the hero Achilles could be wounded only in the heel.
Etymology
Origin of Achilles tendon
First recorded in 1900–05
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He was given his first start of the World Cup against Panama, lasting 63 minute while continuing to nurse an Achilles tendon problem.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Following severe leg injuries in a 2021 car crash, the American had a back operation in September 2024 and then suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon last March.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
The star forward, who is rehabilitating from an Achilles tendon tear suffered in the playoffs last June, and has lately been practicing with the team, continues to sit out real action.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026
Woods missed all of the 2025 season as he recovered from a back surgery the previous year and surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon in March.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
Achilles tendon, the great tendon of the heel, where Achilles was vulnerable.
From The Nuttall Encyclopædia Being a Concise and Comprehensive Dictionary of General Knowledge by P. Austin Nuttall
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