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Meanings of tendon of achilles in English

Portuguese
tendão de aquiles

A large tendon that runs from the heel to the calf.

        tendão de aquiles
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        Examples for "Achilles tendon"
        1
        Introduction: Xanthomas of the Achilles tendon are a rare interesting orthopaedic condition.
        Pubmed
        2
        Operative treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures has the risk of wound complications.
        Pubmed
        3
        He was due to undergo surgery today to repair the Achilles tendon.
        The Irish Times
        4
        Partial ruptures of the Achilles tendon were reliably differentiated from other lesions.
        Pubmed
        5
        Kurt's Achilles tendon went pop and he was lowered to the ground.
        Rock and Ice Magazine
        Usage of tendon of achilles in English
        1
        Why is the Tendon of Achilles so named?
        Hygienic Physiology : with Special Reference to the Use of Alcoh...
        2
        So this is your tendon of Achilles, eh?'
        The Last Shot
        3
        Your tendon of Achilles?
        The Last Shot
        4
        "Very springy, that tendon of Achilles!"
        The Last Shot
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