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Definition of Achilles tendon
1. Noun. A large tendon that runs from the heel to the calf.
Exact synonyms: Tendon Of Achilles
Generic synonyms: Sinew, Tendon
Group relationships: Calf, Sura, Heel
Generic synonyms: Sinew, Tendon
Group relationships: Calf, Sura, Heel
Definition of Achilles tendon
1. n. The strong tendon formed of the united tendons of the large muscles in the calf of the leg, an inserted into the bone of the heel; -- so called from the mythological account of Achilles being held by the heel when dipped in the River Styx.
Definition of Achilles tendon
1. Noun. (anatomy) The strong tendon formed of the united tendons of the large muscles in the calf of the leg, an inserted into the bone of the heel. ¹
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Medical Definition of Achilles tendon
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