English

Alternative forms

• shinsplint

Noun

shin splint ‎(plural shin splints)

1. (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

• Medical usage is mostly as above.
• Less prevalent medical usage and most popular usage is of shinsplints, with either singular verb or plural verb.

Synonyms

• medial tibial syndrome
• medial tibial stress syndrome
• stress-related anterior lower leg pain

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