The spelling of the word "tenophony" is derived from two Greek words, "tene" meaning tendon and "phone" meaning sound. This medical term is pronounced as /tenəʊfəni/ and refers to the sound produced when tendons rub against each other or a joint. It is commonly associated with conditions like tenosynovitis, which is an inflammation of the tendon sheath. Correct spelling of medical terms like "tenophony" is crucial in the field of healthcare to avoid miscommunication and ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.
A heart murmur assumed to be due to an abnormal condition of the chordae tendineae.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.