Achilles tendon

noun

: the strong tendon joining the muscles in the calf of the leg to the bone of the heel

called also Achilles

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1703, in the meaning defined above

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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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