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Definition of Enthesitis
1. Noun. (pathology) An inflammatory disorder of entheses (bone attachments). ¹
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Medical Definition of Enthesitis
1. Traumatic disease occurring at the insertion of muscles where recurring concentration of muscle stress provokes inflammation with a strong tendency toward fibrosis and calcification. Origin: G. Enthetos, implanted, + -itis, inflammation (05 Mar 2000)