Epicondylitis

/ˌɛpɪkɑːndɪˈlaɪtɪs/ noun

Definition

Inflammation of the epicondyle and surrounding tissues, commonly causing pain in the elbow area.

Etymology

From 'epicondyle' + '-itis' (inflammation). A medical condition term naming inflammation of a specific anatomical site.

Kelly Says

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) are the same inflammation in different spots—showing how the same injury mechanism in slightly different locations creates different sports injuries.

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