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    sprain
    /spreɪn/

    verb

    • 1. wrench or twist the ligaments of (an ankle, wrist, or other joint) violently so as to cause pain and swelling but not dislocation: "he left in a wheelchair after spraining an ankle"

    noun

    • 1. the result of spraining a joint: "a compress for treating sprains and bruises"

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  2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › sprainsSprains - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 27, 2022 · Overview. A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments — the tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect two bones together in your joints. The most common location for a sprain is in your ankle. Initial treatment includes rest, ice, compression and elevation.

  3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesSprains: Types, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

    A sprain is an injury that happens when one of your ligaments is stretched or torn. Ligaments are bands of tissue that connect bones throughout your body. They’re like ropes that hold your muscles and bones together and prevent them from moving too far.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SprainSprain - Wikipedia

    A sprain is a soft tissue injury of the ligaments within a joint, often caused by a sudden movement abruptly forcing the joint to exceed its functional range of motion.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPRAIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    an injury to a joint (= a place where two bones are connected) caused by a sudden movement: She continued to play despite an ankle sprain. He hasn't broken anything - it's just a bad sprain. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. damage to the body. injury He was treated for minor injuries.

  6. ada.com › conditions › sprainSprains - Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention | Ada

    Mar 10, 2022 · A sprain happens due to overstretching or tearing of a ligament. Ligaments are bands of fibrous tissue that connect two or more bones at a joint. Falling, twisting, or getting hit around the area can cause injury to one or more ligaments at the same time.

  7. www.mayoclinic.org › first-aid › first-aid-sprainSprain: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 3, 2024 · A sprain is an injury to a ligament caused by stretching the ligament too far or tearing it. A ligament can tear partway or all the way. Ligaments are tough, elastic-like bands that connect bone to bone. They help hold joints in place. When to seek emergency help. Seek medical care right away if:

  8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sprainSprain Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of SPRAIN is a sudden or violent twist or wrench of a joint with stretching or tearing of ligaments. How to use sprain in a sentence.

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