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Definition of Tendinitis

Tendinitis: Inflammation of a tendon (the tissue by which muscle attaches to bone). Tendinitis most commonly occurs as a result of injury, such as to the tendons around the shoulder or elbow. It can also occur as a result of an underlying inflammatory rheumatic disease, such as reactive arthritis or gout. Tendinitis is synonymous with tendonitis.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 4/22/2000 8:04:00 PM


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