shin splints


shin splints

noun pl but singular or pl in constr

Definition of SHIN SPLINTS

: injury to and inflammation of the tibial and toe extensor muscles or their fasciae caused by repeated minimal traumas (as by running)

First Known Use of SHIN SPLINTS

circa 1930

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