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Sprain (spr&ā;n), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Sprained (spr&ā;nd); p. pr. & vb. n. Spraining.] [OF. espreindreto press, to force out, F. épreindre, fr. L. exprimere. See Express, v. t., and cf. Spraints.] To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation; as, to sprain one's ankle.
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Sprain, n. The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining; as, a bad sprain of the wrist.
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Sprain fracture (Med.), the separation of a tendon from its point of insertion, with the detachment of a shell of bone to which the tendon is attached.
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