enthesitis


en·the·si·tis

(en-thĕ-sī'tis), Condition occurring at the insertion of muscles where recurring concentration of muscle stress provokes inflammation with a strong tendency toward fibrosis and calcification. [G. enthetos, implanted, + -itis, inflammation]

en·the·si·tis

(en'thĕ-sī'tis) Traumatic disease occurring at the insertion of muscles where recurring concentration of stress provokes inflammation with a strong tendency toward fibrosis and calcification. [G. enthetos, implanted, + -itis, inflammation]