tenosynovitis

(noun)

An inflammation of the fluid-filled sheath (the synovium) that surrounds a tendon.

Related Terms

  • synovium
  • tendon

Examples of tenosynovitis in the following topics:

  • Tenosynovitis

    • Tenosynovitis is the inflammation of the fluid-filled sheath (called the synovium) that surrounds a tendon.
    • Tenosynovitis is the inflammation of the fluid-filled sheath (called the synovium) that surrounds a tendon.
    • Causes of tenosynovitis are unknown.
    • Tenosynovitis sometimes runs in families and is generally seen more often in males than in females.
    • Treatments for tenosynovitis depend on the severity of the inflammation and location.
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