tendinitis

noun

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

Examples of tendinitis in a Sentence

She was diagnosed with tendinitis of the elbow. I have tendinitis in my knee.
Recent Examples on the Web Overuse or too much stress on this tendon can lead to Achilles tendinitis. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024 McCaffrey must miss at least three more games while on Injured Reserve, with the potential to sit out more until his Achilles tendinitis fades. Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2024 Elbow tendinitis is also known as tennis elbow or golfer's elbow.3 Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects how the nerves carry signals between the spinal cord and the body. Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2024 Such tendinitis can arise when your calf muscles are too tight, pulling too hard on the tendon. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tendinitis 

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Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tendinitis was in 1842

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“Tendinitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tendinitis. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

tendinitis

noun
ten·​di·​ni·​tis
variants or tendonitis
: inflammation of a tendon typically associated with acute injury and usually accompanied by pain and swelling

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