tendinitis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tendinitis
Explanation
Tennis players who overexert themselves might experience pain and swelling in their elbows, a sign they could be dealing with tendinitis — inflammation of the connective fiber within their joints. Tendinitis is a condition where a tendon, the thick cord that connects muscle to bone, becomes inflamed due to overuse or injury. The word tendinitis comes from the Latin word tendo, meaning "stretch," and the suffix -itis, which indicates inflammation. This condition is common among athletes and people who perform repetitive motions, causing pain and swelling in the affected joint.
Example Sentences
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His initial comeback earlier this season was derailed by tendinitis in his knee and the 2024 US Open semi-finalist had not played for over two months before his return at Eastbourne last week.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
The seventh seed has struggled with lingering knee tendinitis throughout the season, with a defeat by Alexei Popyrin at last week's Geneva Open his first match since March.
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
Lula was also given an injection in his right wrist to treat tendinitis in his thumb.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
Backing off, cleaning up mechanics and strengthening the right muscles early can help me prevent a minor irritation from progressing to tendinitis, rotator-cuff pathology or a more-persistent overuse injury.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
As in: I wonder why my dad never had surgery on his patellar tendinitis.
From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
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