What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
tendinitis
Example
The doctor diagnosed me with tendinitis in my wrist from playing too much tennis. [tendinitis: noun]
Example
She is experiencing tendinitis in her elbow, which makes it difficult to play the guitar. [tendinitis: noun]
tendonitis
Example
He has been suffering from tendonitis in his knee since he started running long distances. [tendonitis: noun]
Example
The physical therapist recommended exercises to help alleviate the symptoms of tendonitis in her shoulder. [tendonitis: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Both tendinitis and tendonitis are commonly used in medical contexts and everyday language, but tendinitis is more prevalent in medical literature and research.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between tendinitis and tendonitis?
Tendinitis is considered more formal than tendonitis due to its prevalence in medical contexts and literature.
