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Achilles tendon

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Achilles tendon
n.
The large tendon connecting the heel bone to the calf muscle of the leg.
Achilles tendon
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) the fibrous cord that connects the muscles of the calf to the heelbone
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Noun1.Achilles tendonAchilles tendon - a large tendon that runs from the heel to the calf
tendon of Achilles
sinew, tendon - a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
calf, sura - the muscular back part of the shank
heel - the back part of the human foot
Translations
Achilles tendon n (Anat) → tendine m di Achille


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These Achilles tendon spurs are very painful and difficult to resolve.
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--Profit's out: Tests taken Wednesday confirmed that Lakers swingman Laron Profit suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon of his left foot during a 112-90 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
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