tendon of Achilles

A form of Achilles tendon — The strong tendon formed of the united tendons of the large muscles in the calf of the leg, and inserted into the bone of the heel.

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Meanings

nountendon of Achilles (plural tendons of Achilles)

plural tendons of Achilles

  1. alternativeAlternative form of Achilles tendon.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna large tendon that runs from the heel to the calf

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Achilles tendon
Broader
tendonsinew
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achilles tendon

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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tendon of Achilles. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tendon%20of%20Achilles

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Chicago

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