tendon in Latin

tendon in Latin is tenōn — tendon means a tough band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone.

tendon in Latin

tenōn

noun

(anatomy) A tough band of flexible but inelastic fibrous collagen tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment and transmits the force which the muscle exerts.

What does "tendon" mean?

noun A tough band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone.
"He tore a tendon in his ankle during the match."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

tendon in a sentence

He tore a tendon in his ankle during the match.

Common Latin translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tendon" in Latin?

"tendon" in Latin is tenōn. tendon means: A tough band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone.

How do you use "tendon" in a sentence?

Example: "He tore a tendon in his ankle during the match." In Latin, "tendon" is tenōn.

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