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.—
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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.
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Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that McCaffrey is dealing with Achilles tendinitis in both of his legs — not just one, per ESPN.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2024
The 49ers also seem to be experimenting at center, where starter Jake Brendel missed the spring program with knee tendinitis.
—David Lombardi, The Athletic, 28 July 2024
His Achilles tendinitis subsided enough for this past week’s re-entry to practice, and this game offers his first test at full-speed cuts amid full-contact action.
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McCaffrey's injury saga was a popular headline throughout the season as the running back went to lengths to get treatment for his Achilles tendinitis.
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Scott Thompson, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2024
The 49ers also seem to be experimenting at center, where starter Jake Brendel missed the spring program with knee tendinitis.
—David Lombardi, The Athletic, 28 July 2024
His Achilles tendinitis subsided enough for this past week’s re-entry to practice, and this game offers his first test at full-speed cuts amid full-contact action.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
McCaffrey's injury saga was a popular headline throughout the season as the running back went to lengths to get treatment for his Achilles tendinitis.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Tendinitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tendinitis. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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tendinitis
noun
ten·di·ni·tis
variants
or tendonitis
: inflammation of a tendon typically associated with acute injury and usually accompanied by pain and swelling
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