SportsAugust 24, 2026

tendonitis

ten-duh-NY-tis

Definition

Inflammation or irritation of a tendon, often resulting from repetitive stress or overuse.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'tendo' (meaning to stretch) combined with the medical suffix '-itis,' which denotes inflammation. It entered medical English in the 19th century to describe the irritation of these connective tissues.

In the news

The article lists tendonitis as a common overuse injury that develops gradually in young athletes when physical strain exceeds the body's capacity for recovery.

To Your Health: Recognizing sports injuries helps healing process

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