tendon
noun
a cord or band of dense, tough, inelastic, white, fibrous tissue, serving to connect a muscle with a bone or part; sinew.
tendons
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pluralof tendon.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The 24-year-old is still learning how to manage the anomaly, which allows her to continue running when one of the tendons is torn but may also make her more susceptible to breakdowns.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
These cells were concentrated around blood vessels and at locations where tendons and ligaments connect with nearby tissue.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 5, 2026
The unnatural act of throwing a baseball still tears tendons and wrenches elbows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Lower limb injuries including sprains, bone damage and wear and tear of the tendons are common, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Mark’s right elbow shuddered in pain, trembling as if the tendons and bone and tissue were coming apart.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
