NOUN

Sehnenscheide/ˈzeːnənˌʃaɪ̯də/tendon sheath

Sehnenscheide is a German noun that means tendon sheath. It is pronounced /ˈzeːnənˌʃaɪ̯də/.

Definitions

1.sheath of connective tissue surrounding a tendon(anatomy)

a.protective covering of a tendon, allowing smooth movement

Die Entzündung der Sehnenscheide wird als Sehnenscheidenentzündung bezeichnet.The inflammation of the tendon sheath is called tenosynovitis.

Declension

Genderfeminine

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Nominativedie Sehnenscheiden
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Frequently asked questions

What does "Sehnenscheide" mean in English?
"Sehnenscheide" means tendon sheath. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Sehnenscheide"?
"Sehnenscheide" is pronounced /ˈzeːnənˌʃaɪ̯də/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "Sehnenscheide"?
"Sehnenscheide" is a noun in German.

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