neurotendinous

neurotendinous
Relating to both nerves and tendons.

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neu·ro·ten·di·nous -'ten-di-nəs adj of or relating to a nerve and tendon esp being any of various nerve endings in tendons

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neu·ro·ten·di·nous (noor″o-tenґdĭ-nəs) pertaining to both nerve and tendon.

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