Achilles tendon
noun
: the strong tendon joining the muscles in the calf of the leg to the bone of the heel
called also Achilles
Word History
First Known Use
1703, in the meaning defined above
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“Achilles tendon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Achilles%20tendon. Accessed 5 Dec. 2023.
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Kids Definition
Achilles tendon
noun
: the strong tendon joining the muscles in the calf of the leg to the bone of the heel
Medical Definition
Achilles tendon
noun
: the strong tendon joining the muscles in the calf of the leg to the bone of the heel
called also tendon of Achilles
compare hamstring entry 1
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