Sehnenscheide

tendon sheath

noun ZAY-nen-shay-de Rare

Usage Note

Sehnenscheide is the fluid-filled sheath surrounding a tendon. Sehnenscheidenentzündung (tendinitis / tenosynovitis) is an extremely common complaint, frequently abbreviated to Sehnenscheide in everyday speech by office workers and athletes.

Examples

"Zu viel Tippen am Computer kann zur Sehnenscheidenentzündung führen."

Natural Translation

Too much typing at the computer can lead to tendinitis.

Literal Translation

Too much typing at the computer can lead to tendon-sheath inflammation.

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