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tenosynovitis

[ ten-oh-sin-uh-vahy-tis ]

noun

Pathology.
  1. inflammation of a tendon sheath, as from trauma, repeated strain, or systemic disease.


tenosynovitis

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noun

  1. painful swelling and inflammation of tendons, usually of the wrist, often the result of repetitive movements such as typing
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of tenosynovitis1

First recorded in 1885–90; teno- + synovitis
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Studies have linked tenosynovitis of the thumb, which is called De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, to frequent smartphone use.

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For some patients in pain, Zimmerman advises taking a hiatus, especially to ease a thumb disorder known as de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, a.k.a.

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The team released an update on Villanueva's troublesome right ankle, saying he has a "resolving posterior tibial tenosynovitis with small talotibal spurs."

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