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golfer's elbow

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: medicine, sciences

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History

Etymology

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

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Translations

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  • Finnish: golfkyynärpää — type of elbow inflammation