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ten·​di·​ni·​tis | \ ˌten-də-ˈnī-təs How to pronounce tendinitis (audio) \
variants: or tendonitis

Definition of tendinitis

: inflammation of a tendon typically associated with acute injury and usually accompanied by pain and swelling Tendinitis in his right shoulder forced him to the sideline only a few plays into the game.— Herm Weiskopf
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Tendinitis is often seen in active, healthy people who do something that requires repeated motion, including golfers and tennis players (especially those with improper form), carpenters, and violinists. It's usually treated by keeping the joint from moving, by means of a splint, cast, or bandage. If not dealt with in time, tendinitis can turn into the more serious tendinosis, or tendon degeneration.

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She was diagnosed with tendinitis of the elbow. I have tendinitis in my knee.
Recent Examples on the Web Clevinger went down with elbow impingement, Lamet with biceps tendinitis. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, "With Patchwork Pitching, the Padres Turn Another Page," 3 Oct. 2020 Luis Arraez battled tendinitis in his left knee all the way back to summer camp in July. — Star Tribune, "Luis Arraez latest Twins player to land on injured list," 11 Sep. 2020 In addition, Melvin said, third baseman Matt Chapman is getting a second opinion on his right hip tendinitis from renowned hip expert Dr. Marc Philippon in Vail. — Susan Slusser, SFChronicle.com, "A’s A.J. Puk to have shoulder surgery; Matt Chapman seeks second opinion for hip injury," 11 Sep. 2020 General manager Alex Anthopoulos said LHP Cole Hamels (triceps tendinitis) could make his first start of 2020 next week at Baltimore after throwing on Thursday at the alternate training site. — Charles Odum, sun-sentinel.com, "Marlins rookie Sixto Sanchez has another impressive outing and Garrett Cooper gets 3 RBI in Miami’s win over Braves," 8 Sep. 2020 Among the latest reports: patella tendinitis; right intercostal strain; right oblique; adductor. — Star Tribune, "Readers Write: Trump and the virus, the Electoral College, jargon," 10 Sep. 2020 Albies took swings against LHP Cole Hamels (triceps tendinitis) on Sunday and was impressed. — Charles Odum, sun-sentinel.com, "Duvall’s 3 HRs, 9 RBI lead Braves' record-setting 29-9 rout of Marlins," 9 Sep. 2020 No updates were given regarding the three players on the 10-day injury list: RHP Shawn Armstrong (left SI joint inflammation), INF Chris Davis (left knee patellar tendinitis), and OF Austin Hays (non-displaced rib fracture). — Mike Haim, Star Tribune, "Iglesias' hit, throw help Orioles to 4-3 win over Blue Jays," 31 Aug. 2020 Wenyen Gabriel warmed up by did not play due to a right quad tendinitis. — oregonlive, "Portland Trail Blazers display heart but fall 131-122 in season-ending loss to Los Angeles Lakers: Game 5 rewind," 30 Aug. 2020

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First Known Use of tendinitis

1842, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for tendinitis

New Latin tendin-, tendōn-, taken as stems of Medieval Latin tendō tendon + -itis

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The first known use of tendinitis was in 1842

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13 Oct 2020

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“Tendinitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tendinitis. Accessed 22 Oct. 2020.

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tendinitis

noun
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English Language Learners Definition of tendinitis

medical : a painful condition in which a tendon in your arm, leg, etc., becomes inflamed

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tendinitis

noun
ten·​di·​ni·​tis
variants: or tendonitis \ ˌten-​də-​ˈnīt-​əs How to pronounce tendonitis (audio) \

Medical Definition of tendinitis

: inflammation of a tendon typically associated with acute injury and usually accompanied by pain and swelling

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