tenosynovitis

Thân thiện

A patient rests their wrist on a cushion to relieve tenosynovitis.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A medical condition: "tenosynovitis" is the inflammation of a tendon and its surrounding synovial sheath. This sheath is a protective, fluid-filled covering that allows the tendon to move smoothly.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The pianist was diagnosed with tenosynovitis in her wrist.
  • Repetitive strain from typing can lead to tenosynovitis.
  • Treatment for tenosynovitis often includes rest and anti-inflammatory medication.

Advanced Usage

• Specific Types: The term can be modified to specify a location or cause.
  • De Quervain's tenosynovitis affects the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist.
  • Infectious tenosynovitis is caused by a bacterial infection and requires urgent care.

Variants and Related Words

• Tenovaginitis (n): A synonym for tenosynovitis.
• Tendinitis/Tendonitis (n): Inflammation of the tendon itself, which is a related but distinct condition from tenosynovitis.
• Synovitis (n): Inflammation of a synovial membrane, such as the sheath involved in tenosynovitis.

Synonyms

• Tendosynovitis: An alternate spelling and synonym.
• Tendovaginitis: Another medical term for the same condition.

Related Phrases

• Stenosing tenosynovitis: A form where the sheath thickens, constricting the tendon's movement (e.g., trigger finger).
• Acute tenosynovitis: A sudden, severe onset of the condition.

Học thuật

Noun

1. inflammation of a tendon and its enveloping sheath

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tendosynovitis
• tendonous synovitis