How do you spell Tendinitis?
Correct spelling
tendinitis
Remember: tendin-ITIS uses Latin 'tendin' not 'tendon' plus Greek 'itis'
Why is tendinitis spelled this way?
From Latin tendo (tendon) + Greek itis (inflammation). Also spelled 'tendonitis' — both are accepted, but tendinitis is technically preferred in medical literature.
Common misspellings of tendinitis
tendonitistendinitistendenitistendinitus
Example
The tennis player developed tendinitis in her elbow from repetitive motion.