tendinitis
Translation
tendinitis, tendonitis
Examples
The doctor diagnosed him with tendinitis.
The doctor diagnosed him with tendinitis.
Tendinitis in the wrist is common for typists.
Tendinitis in the wrist is common for typists.
Grammar Patterns
((in a body part)) tendinitis located in a part of the body Tendinitis in the wrist is common for typists.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tendon inflammation
Etymology
From 'tendon' + '-itis', a suffix meaning inflammation.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-itis' in medicine almost always means 'inflammation' (e.g., bronchitis, arthritis). Remember 'tendon' + 'itis' = tendon inflammation.