Inflammation of a ligament or connective tissue, causing pain, swelling, and reduced function.
From Greek 'desmos' (bond, ligament) + suffix '-itis' (inflammation). Follows the medical naming convention for inflammatory conditions of specific tissues.
Desmitis is what happens when your ligaments get angry—it's the same suffix doctors use for inflammation everywhere, from appendicitis to bronchitis!
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