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tendinous

[ ten-duh-nuhs ]

adjective

  1. of the nature of or resembling a tendon.
  2. consisting of tendons.


tendinous

/ ˈtɛndɪnəs /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, possessing, or resembling tendons; sinewy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of tendinous1

1650–60; < New Latin tendin- (replacing Medieval Latin tendōn- ), stem of tendō tendon + -ous
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tendinous1

C17: from New Latin tendinōsus, from Medieval Latin tendō tendon
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Example Sentences

The insertion is tendinous on the dorsal surface of the lower mandible in common with the dorsal aponeurosis of pars profundus.

The diaphragm is peculiar in that it is somewhat circular in shape and is more or less tendinous or sinew-like in the middle.

This muscle (tendinous in the centre) is attached to the spinal column (behind) and to the last six or seven ribs.

Each muscle is held in place by expansions on either side of the tendon as well as by the tendinous insertions.

The Inferior or Tendinous Surface resembles the preceding in form, but is broader and less smooth.

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