shinsplint
See also: shin splint
English
Alternative forms
- shin splint
Etymology
shin + splint
Noun
shinsplint (plural shinsplints)
- (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.