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tenosynovitis /teno·syn·o·vi·tis/ (-sin″o-vi´tis) inflammation of a tendon sheath. villonodular tenosynovitis a condition marked by exaggerated proliferation of synovial membrane cells, producing a solid tumor-like mass, commonly occurring in periarticular soft tissues and less frequently in joints.
Tenosynovitis Inflammation of the sheath of tissue that surrounds a tendon. Tenosynovitis is a common complication of animal bites containing anaerobic bacteria. Mentioned in: Animal Bite Infections, Trigger Finger tenosynovitis [ten′ōsin′əvī′tis] Etymology: Gk, tenon, tendon, syn, together; L, ovum, egg; Gk, itis inflammation of a tendon sheath caused by calcium deposits, repeated strain or trauma, high levels of blood cholesterol, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or gonorrhea. In some instances, movement causes a crackling noise over the tendon. Most cases not associated with systemic disease respond to rest. Local injections of corticosteroids may provide relief; surgery is indicated if the condition persists. Also called tendosynovitis. tenosynovitis (teˈ·nō·siˈ·nō·vīˑ·tis), n condition marked by inflammation of the synovial sheath that surrounds a tendon. tenosynovitis (ten´ōsī´n n the inflammation of a tendon sheath caused by calcium deposits, repeated strain or trauma, high levels of blood cholesterol, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or gonorrhea. Occasionally movement yields a crackling noise over the tendon. tenosynovitis inflammation of a tendon and its sheath, the lubricated layer of tissue in which the tendon is housed and through which it moves. It is painful, and may temporarily disable the affected part. Arthritis frequently involves tendon sheaths. A less common cause of tenosynovitis is injury to the tendon sheath and subsequent infection. villonodular tenosynovitis a condition marked by exaggerated proliferation of synovial membrane cells, producing a solid tumor-like mass, may occur in periarticular soft tissues and less frequently in joints. tenosynovitis Orthopedics Inflammation of the tendon sheath and tendon, which may be caused by injury, overuse, strain, or, rarely, by infection. See Trigger finger. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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