water on the knee

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. an accumulation of fluid in the knee cavity caused by inflammation and trauma to the cartilages or membranes of the knee joint.

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Etymology

Origin of water on the knee

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

However, setbacks and pain have persisted, and the effusion, a collection of fluid around the joint also known as water on the knee, have pushed the target back.

From Los Angeles Times

You know, people have water on the brain and water on the knee; but seems to me a spring in your hand must be lots worse.”

From Project Gutenberg

When a physician can be obtained no layman is justified in attempting to treat a case of water on the knee or similar affection of other joints.

From Project Gutenberg

I was trotting down the road with him one day when he tumbled down, and I injured my knee, causing me to be laid up with water on the knee for about six weeks.

From Project Gutenberg

As for myself, it may best be said that I spent three weeks in the University of Pennsylvania Hospital with water on the knee.

From Project Gutenberg