repetitive strain injury

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n. Abbr. RSI

Damage to tendons, nerves, and other soft tissues that is caused by the repeated performance of a limited number of physical movements and is characterized by numbness, pain, and a wasting and weakening of muscles.

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Any of various musculoskeletal disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, characterized by numbness, pain, or weakness of muscles, tendons, nerves, and other soft tissues, and caused by the persistent repetition of certain physical movements.

Translations

repetitive strain injury

n → Verletzung f → durch wiederholte Belastung

repetitive strain injury n (Med) → lesione f da sforzo ripetuto

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