Orthopaedics · Musculoskeletal System · Easy
Epicondylitis
Meaning: Painful overuse condition affecting the tendon attachments at the bony prominences on either side of the elbow.
In practice: Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is commonly seen in people who do repetitive gripping work.
Word parts
- epi- means on or above
- -itis means inflammation
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