shinsplint

See also: shin splint

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

shin + splint

Noun

shinsplint (plural shinsplints)

  1. (medicine) A painful inflammation of the muscles in the shins; especially frequent in runners, or a general term for a painful condition in the shins.

Usage notes

  • Usually used in plural, especially in popular usage, sometimes with singular verb. See shinsplints.
  • Medical usage prefers shin splint.
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