Rabies is a disease humans may get from being bitten by an animal infected with the rabies virus. Rabies has been recognized for over 4,000 years. Yet, despite great advances in diagnosing and preventing it, today rabies is almost always deadly in humans who contract it and do not receive treatment.
An Achilles heel is a weakness in spite of overall strength, which can actually or potentially lead to downfall. While the mythological origin refers to a physical vulnerability, idiomatic references to other attributes or qualities that can lead to downfall are common. Synonyms.
Achilles Tendon Tear. Achilles Tendon Tear. The Achilles tendon-also called the heel cord-is a strong, fibrous tissue connecting the heel bone to the muscles of the lower leg. Since the leg muscles are the most powerful muscles in the body, the Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body. The Achilles tendon helps to point the foot down, rise up onto your toes and push off when you walk. If the tendon is stretched too far, it can tear, either partially or completely.