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

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water on the knee

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 ● Dec. 3, 2024

Treatment: draining away water on the knee, heat, massage, X rays, Novocain injections and, in severe cases, surgery.

From Time Magazine Archive

Said Giant Manager Bill Terry, whose water on the knee was so severe that he spent the time between games in bed getting treatment: "How much do the losers get?"

From Time Magazine Archive

And Guard John Havlicek has water on the knee.

From Time Magazine Archive

He said, 'All right, if you want water on the knee.'

From Football Days Memories of the Game and of the Men behind the Ball by Edwards, William Hanford