Snayu
The upadhatu (superior byproduct) of meda dhatu, comprising flat muscles, sinews, tendons, and ligaments.
Definition
Snayu denotes the connective structures of the body — tendons, sinews, ligaments, and flat muscles. It is considered an upadhatu (superior by-product) of meda dhatu in classical Ayurveda.
Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary
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