Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

epicondylitis

Noun

ˌɛpɪˌkɒndɪˈlaɪtɪs

Definition

A painful condition that occurs where the tendons of the forearm muscles attach to the bony prominence on the outer (lateral) part of the elbow or the inner (medial) part of the elbow.

Examples

My doctor diagnosed me with epicondylitis after my persistent elbow pain.
Using the computer without breaks can lead to epicondylitis if you’re not careful.
Many athletes suffer from epicondylitis due to repetitive motions in their sport.

Meaning

Epicondylitis is often referred to as tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) when it occurs on the outer elbow, or golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) when it occurs on the inner elbow. It’s characterized by pain and tenderness around the elbow joint due to overuse or strain of the forearm muscles and tendons.