patellar
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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It was the first day of moving forward with a new-look offensive line after learning Rashawn Slater ruptured his patellar tendon — an injury that will require him to undergo season-ending surgery.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025
Dan Jones ripped both patellar tendons when he raced with 80kg during a strongman contest in Southport at the beginning of September.
From BBC • Oct. 5, 2024
Finch had his ruptured right patellar tendon repaired Wednesday after a sideline collision with Mike Conley late in the Game 4 win at Phoenix that gave the Timberwolves a series sweep in Round 1.
From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024
Young tore his ACL and tore his patellar tendon.
From Washington Times • Sep. 15, 2023
As in: I wonder why my dad never had surgery on his patellar tendinitis.
From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
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