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golfer's elbow

British  

noun

  1. a painful inflammation of the muscles on the inside of the forearm caused by exertion in playing golf

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Its claims of curative powers seem to run the gamut of diseases and maladies, from Alzheimer’s and cancer to first-tee jitters and golfer’s elbow.

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