tennis elbow
noun
irritation of the synovial membrane, or joint rotary area, of the elbow, caused by immoderate motions while playing tennis or other sports; epicondylitis.
Origin of tennis elbow
First recorded in 1880–85
Words nearby tennis elbow
tennessee warbler,
tenniel,
tennis,
tennis ball,
tennis bracelet,
tennis elbow,
tennis shoe,
tennis thumb,
tenno,
tennyson,
tennyson, alfred, lord
British Dictionary definitions for tennis elbow
tennis elbow
noun
a painful inflammation of the elbow caused by exertion in playing tennis and similar games
Medical definitions for tennis elbow
tennis elbow
[ tĕn′ĭs ]
n.
A painful inflammation of the tissue surrounding the elbow, caused by strain from playing tennis and other sports.
lateral humeral epicondylitis