dead arm syndrome

noun

Reduced rotation and eventual dislocation of the shoulder, as a result of hypertrophy of the posterior capsule and consequent tearing of the labrum.

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Meanings

noundead arm syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableReduced rotation and eventual dislocation of the shoulder, as a result of hypertrophy of the posterior capsule and consequent tearing of the labrum.
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