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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 · A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments that connect two bones in your joints. Learn about the signs, causes, prevention and treatment of sprains, and when to see a doctor.

  3. 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.

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

    Sep 20, 2023 · A sprain is an injury that happens when one of your ligaments is stretched or torn. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of sprains, and how to prevent them.

  6. 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.

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

    1. : a sudden or violent twist or wrench of a joint with stretching or tearing of ligaments. 2. : a sprained condition. sprain. 2 of 2. verb. sprained; spraining; sprains. transitive verb. : to injure by a sudden or severe twist. Examples of sprain in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web. Noun.

  8. orthoinfo.aaos.org › en › diseases--conditionsSprains, Strains, and Other Soft-Tissue Injuries - OrthoInfo

    A sprain is a stretch and/or tear of a ligament, a strong band of connective tissue that connects the end of one bone with another. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of sprains and other common soft-tissue injuries, such as strains, contusions, tendinitis, and bursitis.

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

    Mar 10, 2022 · A sprain is a ligament injury that occurs when a joint is forced out of its normal position. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of sprains, and how to prevent them with Ada's medical knowledge.