What is another word for tendonitis?

Pronunciation: [tˌɛndənˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA)

Tendonitis is a common inflammatory condition that affects the tendons of the body and typically causes pain and discomfort. It can occur in various parts of the body, including the shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, and ankles. Some synonyms for tendonitis include tendinitis, tenosynovitis, peritendinitis, and paratenonitis. Tendinitis and tendonitis are often used interchangeably, and both refer to the same inflammation of the tendon. Tenosynovitis is a specific type of tendonitis that affects the sheath that surrounds the tendon. Peritendinitis refers to inflammation of the tissue around the tendon, while paratenonitis is inflammation of the outer layer of tissue that surrounds the tendon.

Synonyms for Tendonitis:

What are the hypernyms for Tendonitis?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Overuse Injury, musculoskeletal disorder, connective tissue disorder, inflammatory disorder.

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  • It was a kind of paralysis you would get from tendonitis and I would last about five to ten minutes into the set and it would set in and I really couldn't play.
    Leo Kottke

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