Lateral Humeral Epicondylitis (Noun)
Meaning
Painful inflammation of the tendon at the outer border of the elbow resulting from overuse of lower arm muscles (as in twisting of the hand).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The tennis player visited her doctor, complaining of the effects of lateral humeral epicondylitis that worsened over the weekend.
- Lateral humeral epicondylitis made simple daily tasks like opening jars a struggle for Sarah.
- The coach warned the young golfers to be mindful of their swings to avoid lateral humeral epicondylitis.
- Erik began doing exercises to alleviate the pain from lateral humeral epicondylitis in his right elbow.
- Her doctor diagnosed her with lateral humeral epicondylitis after examining her elbow and reviewing her medical history.