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achilles' tendon

<anatomy> 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

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