tendinopathy


ten·di·no·pa·thy

, tendopathy (ten'di-nop'ă-thē, ten-dop'ŏ-thē) A general term for tendon damage involving overuse, microtears, and collagen degeneration, manifested by inflammation, pain, and weakness
See: tendinosis
See also: tendinitis

tendinopathy

, tendonopathy (ten″dĭ-nop′ă-thē) [ tendo + -pathy] Any disease or condition that affects tendon function or structure, esp. chronic tendinitis or tendinosis.