Tendinitis

Definition

Inflammation of a tendon, usually resulting from an overuse injury. It is characterized by swelling of the tendon, tenderness around the inflamed tendon, and pain while moving the affected area of the body.

Also known as inflammation of tendon, tendon inflammation, tendonitis — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 971 per MONDO
• NCIT C97141 per MONDO
• SCTID 34840004 per MONDO
• UMLS C0039503 per MONDO

Affected Organs