tendinosis


tendinosis

Podiatry Noninflamed degeneration of the Achilles tendon, most commonly of the midthird of the tendon, a relatively avascular zone

ten·di·no·sis

(ten'di-nō'sis) A noninflammatory condition involving a previously injured tendon that heals with weak collagenous fibers, low weight-bearing resistance, and a high risk of future injury.
See also: tendinopathy

tendinosis

(tĕn″dĭ-nō′sĭs) 1. Degeneration of a tendon from repetitive microtrauma.2. Collagen degeneration.