tendon
a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment (Freq. 3) • Syn: sinew • Derivationally related forms: sinewy (for: sinew), tendinous • Hypernyms: connective tissue • Hyponyms: hamstring, hamstring tendon, Achilles tendon, tendon of Achilles • Part Holonyms: muscular structure, musculature, muscle system • Substance Meronyms: collagen
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