gamer leg

noun

Vasculitis.

Meanings

noun
  1. slangmedicineVasculitis.
  2. slangmedicineDeep vein thrombosis.

Synonyms & antonyms

Origin

From gamer + leg. Of the first sense, since gamers and desk workers who stay seated for excessively long periods without moving their legs are at a higher risk of developing blood clots.

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APA

gamer leg. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gamer%20leg

MLA

“gamer leg.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gamer%20leg. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gamer leg,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gamer%20leg.

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