Advertisement

Advertisement

tendinitis

[ ten-duh-nahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. inflammation of a tendon.


tendinitis

/ ˌtɛndəˈnaɪtɪs /

noun

  1. NEW.FOR.DICT.COM inflammation of a tendon


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of tendinitis1

1895–1900; < New Latin tendin- ( tendinous ) + -itis

Discover More

Example Sentences

Draft animals are less likely to be permanently incapacitated as a result of tendinitis, than are thoroughbreds.

Among the predisposing causes of tendinitis may be mentioned, faulty conformation.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

firkin

[fur-kin ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


tender offertendinous