What does the cryptic crossword clue "Distention following injury causes tissue inflammation (10)" mean?

The definition is "injury causes tissue inflammation". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DISTENTION = TENDONITIS; definition: "injury causes tissue inflammation" The answer is TENDONITIS.

Distention following injury causes tissue inflammation (10)

Independent Cryptic #11679 | 27 Across | 2024-03-16 flower

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