Definition of "tendinitis" []

• Inflammation of a tendon. (noun)

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• "The star right fielder remains limited in his physical activity because of what the team is calling tendinitis in his left knee."
• "Rays reliever Al Reyes, out since June 10 because of right shoulder tendinitis, is progressing and may throw batting practice this weekend. ..."
• "Right-hander Turk Wendell, who has been on the disabled list all year with elbow tendinitis, is expected to begin a rehab assignment shortly."