repetitive strain injury

English

Noun

repetitive strain injury (plural repetitive strain injuries, abbreviation RSI)

  1. (pathology) injury to muscles and tendons caused by continuous repetitive use of particular muscle groups, especially in one's arms and hands, for example by using a keyboard and/or mouse, playing a musical instrument or working on an assembly line

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