litid
lítid with stress marks
ligament; tendon
Usage Note
Litid refers to the connective tissue — tendons and ligaments — that bind muscles to bones and connect bones at joints. The word is used in medical, anatomical, and folk healing contexts; traditional healers and older Filipinos often use litid when discussing joint and muscle injuries or treatments.
Examples
" Napilay ang litid niya. "
Natural Translation
His tendon got sprained.
Literal Translation
Got-sprained the tendon his.
" Masakit ang litid ko. "
Natural Translation
My tendon hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful the tendon my.
" Nalagot ang litid sa tuhod ng atleta nang masaktan siya sa laro, kaya kailangan niyang magpaopera. "
Natural Translation
The ligament in the athlete's knee tore when he got hurt in the game, so he had to undergo surgery.
Literal Translation
Snapped the ligament in knee of athlete when got-hurt he in game, so needed he to-undergo-operation.
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