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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tenosynovitis¹

First recorded in 1885–90; teno- + synovitis

Example Sentences

Studies have linked tenosynovitis of the thumb, which is called De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, to frequent smartphone use.

From Seattle Times

For some patients in pain, Zimmerman advises taking a hiatus, especially to ease a thumb disorder known as de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, a.k.a.

From Washington Post

The team released an update on Villanueva's troublesome right ankle, saying he has a "resolving posterior tibial tenosynovitis with small talotibal spurs."

From Seattle Times