tendon of Achilles

Definitions of tendon of Achilles
  1. noun
    a large, tough band of stiff tissue that links the heel to the muscles in the calf
    synonyms: Achilles tendon
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    type of:
    sinew, tendon
    a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
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