Sprain

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Sprain
TermSprain
Short definitionthe tearing or stretching of the ligaments in a joint, characterized by pain, swelling, and an inability to move the joint
TypeMedical term
SpecialtyGeneral
LanguageEnglish
SourceAMA
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Sprain (definition) the tearing or stretching of the ligaments in a joint, characterized by pain, swelling, and an inability to move the joint

==Sprain (overview)==