Definition of vendetta. 1  1 : blood feud. 2  2 : an often prolonged series of retaliatory, vengeful, or hostile acts or exchange of such acts waged a personal vendetta against those who opposed his nomination.
A strain is a twist, pull and/or tear of a muscle and/or tendon. Tendons are fibrous cords of tissue that attach muscles to bone. Strains and sprains are among the most common sports injuries.
Knowledge center. Tendinitis, also known as tendonitis, is the inflammation of a tendon. Tendinitis is a type of tendinopathy-a disease of the tendon. Tendinosis is similar to tendinitis, but requires different treatment.endinitis symptoms occur where the tendon attaches to a bone; and usually include: 1  Pain-if the affected area is moved the pain worsens. 2  A feeling that the tendon is crackling or grating as it moves. 3  Swelling in the affected area. 4  The affected area may be hot and red. 5  A lump that develops along the tendon.