golfer's elbow

Questions

What does golfer's elbow mean?

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

Where does golfer's elbow come from?

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

How to pronounce golfer's elbow

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