NOUN

dieSehnenscheide/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

SingularPlural
Nominative—die Sehnenscheiden
Genitive——
Dative——
Accusative——

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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