tendon

UK
/ˈtɛndən/
US
/ˈtɛn.dən/

Translations

tendonnoun
tendons
pl
UK
/ˈtɛndən/
US
/ˈtɛn.dən/
The athlete injured his tendon during the race.
Спортсмен повредил своё сухожилие во время гонки.
tendonadjective
UK
/ˈtɛn.dən/
US
/ˈtɛn.dən/
Used attributively before another noun to mean ‘relating to tendons’, e.g. ‘tendon sheath’.

Definitions

tendonnoun
A tough, inelastic cord of dense fibrous collagen tissue that connects a muscle to a bone.
A ruptured Achilles tendon can take many months to heal completely.
The tendon of an animal used as food, especially in East and Southeast Asian cuisine.
The beef tendon was simmered for hours until it became soft and gelatinous.
tendonadjective
Relating to, consisting of, or associated with tendons.
Tendon pain is common among athletes who engage in repetitive motions.