epicondylitis

[ep-i-kon-dahy-lahy-tis, -dl-ahy-]

noun Pathology.

irritation or inflammation of the epicondyle or surrounding tissue, especially at the elbow.

Compare tennis elbow.

Origin of epicondylitis

epicondyle + -itis

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epicondylitis in Medicine

epicondylitis

[ĕp′ĭ-kŏn′dl-ī′tĭs]

n.

Infection or inflammation of an epicondyle.

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