Question

17. Itis is the suffix that means swelling. What do you think tendonitis means? Would you expect tendonitis to be painful? Why?

My Answer - ??????????????

What does tendonitis means?
I'm having a but trouble in this question.
Please Help!

Answer 1

tendon + itis = swelling of the tendon

Answer 2

thanks BUT Would you expect tendonitis to be painful? Why?

well... umm...

ok here is my answer

I think tendonitis means swelling of the tendon. Tendon + itis = swelling of the tendon. I would expect tendonitis to be painful because of the meaning of the word.

is that good and correct????

Answer 3

Yes, it's good and correct.

And you're right -- tendonitis is painful.

Answer 4

Thank You! :)

Answer 5

You're welcome.