tennis elbow

American  

noun

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

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tennis elbow British  

noun

1. 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

Although GAE is currently used only for knee conditions, Casadaban says researchers and physicians are beginning to explore its use for other painful musculoskeletal disorders, including frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, and plantar fasciitis.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

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

From Washington Times • Sep. 25, 2023

And, of course, there’s lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow — now pickleball elbow.

From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2022

A muscle disorder around his vocal cords left him unable to sing onstage, and tennis elbow limited his playing.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2020

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

From Washington Post