tendonitis
/ˌtɛndəˈnaɪtɪs/
noun
- A condition in which a tendon becomes swollen and painful, usually because of overuse or injury (alternative spelling of tendinitis).
- Golfers often get tendonitis in their elbows from repetitive swinging.
- The swimmer was diagnosed with tendonitis in her shoulder after months of training.
- Applying ice and taking a break from the activity can help tendonitis heal.