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epicondylitis

[ep-i-kon-dahy-lahy-tis, -dl-ahy-]
noun Pathology.
  1. irritation or inflammation of the epicondyle or surrounding tissue, especially at the elbow.
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Origin of epicondylitis

epicondyle + -itis
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epicondylitis in Medicine

epicondylitis

(ĕp′ĭ-kŏn′dl-ī′tĭs)
n.
  1. Infection or inflammation of an epicondyle.
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