Definition of tenosynovitis in English:
tenosynovitis
nounˌtɛnəʊˌsʌɪnə(ʊ)ˈvʌɪtɪsˌtenōˌsīnəˈvīdəs
mass nounMedicine Inflammation and swelling of a tendon, typically in the wrist, often caused by repetitive movements such as typing.
Example sentencesExamples
- Each of these long tendons has a lubricated synovial sheath, which can become inflamed and painful in the condition of tenosynovitis.
- Ibuprofen is a safe and effective anti-inflammatory drug frequently used to treat transient tenosynovitis.
- Splinting the wrist at a neutral angle helps to decrease repetitive flexion and rotation, thereby relieving tenosynovitis.
- Tenosynovitis is caused by inflammation of tendons on the thumb side of the wrist.
- Nonspecific flexor tenosynovitis is the most common cause of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Greek tenōn 'tendon' + synovitis.