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tenosynovitis

[ ten-oh-sin-uh-vahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. inflammation of a tendon sheath, as from trauma, repeated strain, or systemic disease.


tenosynovitis

/ ˈtɛnəʊˌsaɪnəʊˈvaɪtɪs /

noun

  1. painful swelling and inflammation of tendons, usually of the wrist, often the result of repetitive movements such as typing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of tenosynovitis1

First recorded in 1885–90; teno- + synovitis

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