tendinitis

noun

ten·​di·​ni·​tis ˌten-də-ˈnī-təs 

variants or tendonitis

: inflammation of a tendon typically associated with acute injury and usually accompanied by pain and swelling

Tendinitis in his right shoulder forced him to the sideline only a few plays into the game.

—Herm Weiskopf

Did you know?

Tendinitis is often seen in active, healthy people who do something that requires repeated motion, including golfers and tennis players (especially those with improper form), carpenters, and violinists. It's usually treated by keeping the joint from moving, by means of a splint, cast, or bandage. If not dealt with in time, tendinitis can turn into the more serious tendinosis, or tendon degeneration.

Examples of tendinitis in a Sentence

She was diagnosed with tendinitis of the elbow.

I have tendinitis in my knee.

Recent Examples on the Web

More News: 49ers Confirm Christian McCaffrey Out for 2024 Due to Significant Knee Injury Mason was the primary running back for the 49ers throughout the first half of the season while star Christian McCaffrey was dealing with Achilles tendinitis in both his legs. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024

The reigning Offensive Player of the Year missed the first eight games of the season with Achilles tendinitis. —Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024

McCaffrey missed the first two months of the season with Achilles tendinitis in both legs and any non-contact injury raises the level of concern. 4d ago / 5:51 PM PST Copied Share Buffalo scores! —Andrew Greif, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024

On tour in Barcelona in 2000, drummer Alan White suffers a bout of tendinitis and the band is forced to cancel their gig. —Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin tendin-, tendōn-, taken as stems of Medieval Latin tendō tendon + -itis

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

tendinitis

noun

ten·​di·​ni·​tis

variants or tendonitis

ˌten-də-ˈnīt-əs 

: inflammation of a tendon typically associated with acute injury and usually accompanied by pain and swelling