Achilles' Tendon :: Achilles' tendon (n.) 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..

Christendom :: Christendom (n.) The profession of faith in Christ by baptism; hence, the Christian religion, or the adoption of it..

Christendom :: Christendom (n.) The name received at baptism; or, more generally, any name or appelation..

Christendom :: Christendom (n.) That portion of the world in which Christianity prevails, or which is governed under Christian institutions, in distinction from heathen or Mohammedan lands..

Christendom :: Christendom (n.) The whole body of Christians.

Tendon :: Tendon (n.) A tough insensible cord, bundle, or band of fibrous connective tissue uniting a muscle with some other part; a sinew..

Tendonous :: Tendonous (a.) Tendinous.

Tendosynovitis :: Tendosynovitis (n.) See Tenosynovitis.

Uppertendom :: Uppertendom (n.) The highest class in society; the upper ten. See Upper ten, under Upper..

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