Definition

A condition where a tendon becomes inflamed, causing pain and discomfort, often due to overuse or injury.

Example

After weeks of training, she developed tendonitis in her elbow.

Conversation

I’ve been feeling some pain in my elbow lately.

Oh no! Have you seen a doctor about it?

Not yet, but I’m worried it might be tendonitis.

You should definitely get it checked out; it could get worse.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Tendonitis** → It is formed from "tendo" (from Latin *tendĕre*, meaning to stretch) and "-itis" (from Greek *itis*, meaning inflammation). The word describes the inflammation of a tendon, which is a structure that stretches to connect muscle to bone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tendo' meaning to 'stretch' and '-itis' indicating 'inflammation' — tendonitis refers to the inflammation of a structure that stretches.

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