English Explanatory Dictionary

golfer's elbow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A painful inflammation of the medial epicondyle of the elbow caused by overuse of the flexor muscles of the lower arm.

Word forms

golfer's elbow golfer's elbows

Etymology

So called because swinging a golf club may lead to this condition.

Synonyms

medial epicondylitis

Related words

tennis elbow
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