tennis elbow

American

noun

irritation of the synovial membrane, or joint rotary area, of the elbow, caused by immoderate motions while playing tennis or other sports; epicondylitis.

tennis elbow British

noun

a painful inflammation of the elbow caused by exertion in playing tennis and similar games

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Etymology

Origin of tennis elbow

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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Machado has been bothered by tennis elbow and limited to playing designated hitter this month.

From Washington Times

He’s been limited to DH duty since Sept. 1 due to right tennis elbow that he says will require surgery after the Padres’ season ends.

From Washington Times

The first lines of defense against golf or tennis elbow should be to identify the activities causing it.

From Seattle Times

“My body was getting pretty worn out, and I was getting really injured, I was getting tennis elbow, my ankles weren’t holding up,” Bergeron said.

From Washington Post

Lifters with poor technique can suffer shoulder, neck, lower-back and quad injuries, and even tennis elbow.

From Washington Post

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