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Style Q: Tendinitis or Tendonitis?

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Rhody31, Jun 26, 2007.

  1. Rhody31

    Rhody31 Well-Known Member

    We're a weekly, so this isn't pressing, but which is the correct spelling? I can't find it in the AP stylebook and the dictionary has them both.
    Help!
     
    Rhody31, Jun 26, 2007
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  2. WazzuGrad00

    WazzuGrad00 Guest

    I believe it is "tendinitis" for some resason.
     
    WazzuGrad00, Jun 26, 2007
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  3. lone star scribe

    lone star scribe Guest

    It is tendinitis.
     
    lone star scribe, Jun 26, 2007
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  4. Chi City 81

    Chi City 81 Guest

    Concur
     
    Chi City 81, Jun 26, 2007
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  5. Rhody31

    Rhody31 Well-Known Member

    Thanks ... hed doesn't look weird anymore
     
    Rhody31, Jun 27, 2007
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  6. Football_Bat

    Football_Bat Well-Known Member

    Blame Latin (third declension.)
     
    Football_Bat, Jun 27, 2007
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  7. WazzuGrad00

    WazzuGrad00 Guest

    Fuckin' Latin.

    I'm glad it's dead.
     
    WazzuGrad00, Jun 27, 2007
    #7
  8. joe

    joe Active Member

    Just think of the first thing Ozzy says to start "Crazy Train," and you'll get it right every time.
     
    joe, Jun 27, 2007
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