Tendinous (Adjective)
Meaning
Consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The surgeon carefully dissected the tendinous tissue surrounding the injured ligament to assess the extent of the damage.
- The tendinous attachments of the muscle to the bone were inflamed and sore to the touch.
- The fossilized remains of the ancient creature showed a surprisingly well-preserved tendinous structure.
- The chef carefully trimmed the tendinous connective tissue from the beef to make it more tender.
- The doctor explained that the patient's tendinous cyst was a common but benign condition that could be easily treated.