Anconitis

/æŋ.koʊ.naɪˈtɪs/ noun

Definition

Inflammation of the anconeus muscle or the elbow joint and surrounding structures.

Etymology

From 'anconeus' plus '-itis' meaning inflammation. Medical term for elbow-related inflammatory conditions.

Kelly Says

Tennis players and baseball pitchers often develop anconitis—it's basically the medical word for 'tennis elbow,' showing how our elbows pay the price for repetitive motion.

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