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Tennis Elbow

Description:

Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that causes pain and inflammation on the outside of the elbow. It is typically caused by repetitive motions of the wrist and arm, such as those involved in playing tennis or other racquet sports. However, it can also occur from activities like typing, gardening, or painting. Tennis elbow affects the tendons that attach to the outer part of the elbow and can cause discomfort, weakness, and difficulty in gripping or lifting objects.

Examples:

Noun: John's tennis elbow has been bothering him, making it hard for him to even hold a pencil.

Verb: Playing tennis excessively can tennis elbow your arm and result in long-lasting pain.

Adjective: The tennis elbow strap provided much-needed support and relief for her sore arm.

Adverb: She iced her arm diligently to prevent her tennis elbow from worsening.

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