Noun: lateral epicondylitis
- 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)
"Despite its name, lateral epicondylitis is common among non-athletes who perform repetitive arm movements";
- tennis elbow, lateral humeral epicondylitis
Type of: epicondylitis, tendinitis, tendonitis, tenonitis
Encyclopedia: Lateral epicondylitis