Medical Definition of Achilles' tendon

1. The strong tendon formed of the united tendons of the large muscles in the calf of the leg, an inserted into the bone of the heel; so called from the mythological account of Achilles being held by the heel when dipped in the River Styx. Origin: L. Achillis tendo. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Achilles' Tendon

achievements
achievement age
achievement motive
achievement test
achiever
achievers
achieves
achieving
achillea
achilleas
Achillea millefolium
Achillea ptarmica
Achilles
Achilles
Achilles' heel
achilles' tendon
Achilles bursa
Achilles reflex
achilles tendon
Achilles tendon
Achille Ratti
achillobursitis
achillodynia
achillorrhaphy
achillotenotomy
achillotomy
achilous
achimenes
achiness
achinesses

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