C1 adjective Formal

intratendion

/ˌɪntrəˈtɛndiən/

Pertaining to the interior or internal structure of a tendon. It is most commonly used in clinical medicine and radiology to describe injuries, injections, or structural changes located specifically within the tendon fibers rather than on the surface.

Examples

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1

The athlete was diagnosed with a minor intratendion tear that required specific physical therapy.

The athlete was diagnosed with a minor intratendion tear that required specific physical therapy.

2

High-resolution ultrasound revealed significant intratendion calcification in the patient's rotator cuff.

High-resolution ultrasound revealed significant intratendion calcification in the patient's rotator cuff.

3

My physical therapist explained that the soreness is actually an intratendion issue, not just muscle fatigue.

My physical therapist explained that the soreness is actually an intratendion issue, not just muscle fatigue.

Word Family

Noun
tendon
Adverb
intratendiously
Adjective
intratendion
Related
tendinopathy
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Intranet' (internal network) + 'Tendon'. It is the internal world of the tendon fibers.

Quick Quiz

The MRI showed an abnormal ______ signal, indicating a small tear deep within the Achilles.

Correct!

The correct answer is: intratendion

Examples

1

The athlete was diagnosed with a minor intratendion tear that required specific physical therapy.

everyday

The athlete was diagnosed with a minor intratendion tear that required specific physical therapy.

2

High-resolution ultrasound revealed significant intratendion calcification in the patient's rotator cuff.

formal

High-resolution ultrasound revealed significant intratendion calcification in the patient's rotator cuff.

3

My physical therapist explained that the soreness is actually an intratendion issue, not just muscle fatigue.

informal

My physical therapist explained that the soreness is actually an intratendion issue, not just muscle fatigue.

4

Recent research suggests that intratendion pressure variations are key factors in the development of chronic tendinopathy.

academic

Recent research suggests that intratendion pressure variations are key factors in the development of chronic tendinopathy.

5

Our medical device provides the most accurate data for diagnosing intratendion morphology in sports medicine clinics.

business

Our medical device provides the most accurate data for diagnosing intratendion morphology in sports medicine clinics.

Word Family

Noun
tendon
Adverb
intratendiously
Adjective
intratendion
Related
tendinopathy

Common Collocations

intratendion lesion intratendion lesion
intratendion injection intratendion injection
intratendion tear intratendion tear
intratendion pressure intratendion pressure
intratendion signal intratendion signal

Common Phrases

intratendion focal change

intratendion focal change

increased intratendion signal

increased intratendion signal

intratendion plate

intratendion plate

Often Confused With

intratendion vs intertendinous

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Usage Notes

This term is highly technical and specific to the medical field, particularly orthopedics and radiology. It should be used when discussing the precise location of pathology or treatment within the connective tissue.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 'intra-' (inside) with 'inter-' (between). Additionally, 'intratendinous' is the more standard academic term, though 'intratendion' may appear in specific diagnostic reporting contexts.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Intranet' (internal network) + 'Tendon'. It is the internal world of the tendon fibers.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin prefix 'intra-' (within) and the Latin 'tendo' (to stretch/tendon).

Grammar Patterns

used as an attributive adjective before a noun non-gradable adjective

Quick Quiz

The MRI showed an abnormal ______ signal, indicating a small tear deep within the Achilles.

Correct!

The correct answer is: intratendion

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to

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Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

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A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

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A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

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This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

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The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

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Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

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A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

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Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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