enthesopathy

enthesopathy definition - medical

en·the·sop·a·thy (ĕnˌthĭ-sŏpˈə-thē)

noun
A disease occurring at the site of attachment of muscle tendons and ligaments to bones or joint capsules.

Related Forms:

  • en·theˌso·pathˈic (ĕn-thēˌsə-păthˈĭk) adjective

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