epicondylitis
/ˌɛpɪˌkɑndɪˈlaɪtɪs/
noun
- Inflammation of the tendons attached to the epicondyle of the elbow, often caused by repetitive motion; commonly known as tennis elbow or golfer's elbow.
- He developed epicondylitis from playing too much tennis without proper technique.
- Epicondylitis can cause pain when gripping or lifting objects.
- Rest and physical therapy are common treatments for epicondylitis.
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