tendinitis
pronunciation
How to pronounce tendinitis in British English:
UK [ˌtendɪ'naɪtɪs]
How to pronounce tendinitis in American English:
US [ˌtendɪ'naɪtɪs]
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- Noun:
- inflammation of a tendon
Word Origin
- tendinitis (n.)
- 1900, from Medieval Latin tendinis, genitive of tendo (see tendon) + -itis "inflammation."
Example
- 1. More serious cases of achilles tendinitis can lead to tendon tears ( ruptures ) and may require surgery to repair damaged tissues .
- 2. Achilles tendinitis is often a running injury or other sport-related injury resulting from overuse , intense exercise , jumping , or other activities that strain the tendon and calf muscles .
- 3. Injuries in young tennis players typically include muscle strains , ankle sprains , hip injuries , knee cap instability , stress fractures in the spine and tendinitis of the wrist .
- 4. Most cases of achilles tendinitis can be treated with persistent , relatively simple , at-home care under your doctor 's supervision . Self-care strategies are usually necessary to prevent recurring episodes .
- 5. Therapeutic effects of chinese herbal patch wan-yin-gao on the upper extremity tendinitis induced by repetitive strain injury .