tendon

noun
UK: /ˈtendən/
US: /ˈtendən/

  1. A strong cord of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone.

    1. The tendon connects my calf muscle to my heel bone.
    2. An MRI scan showed a tear in the Achilles tendon of the injured athlete.

  2. A cord or band serving to connect a muscle with some other part; sinew.

    1. The doctor checked the patient's knee tendon after the injury.
    2. Excessive exercise without proper stretching can damage your tendons over time.

Synonyms

sinew ligament cord

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tendon" in English means: A strong cord of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone., A cord or band serving to connect a muscle with some other part; sinew..

The phonetic transcription of "tendon" is /ˈtendən/ in British English and /ˈtendən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tendon": sinew, ligament, cord.

Example usage of "tendon": "The tendon connects my calf muscle to my heel bone.". More examples on the page.