tendon

Definitions of tendon
  1. noun
    a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
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    type of:
    tissu conjonctif
    tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments
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