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Definition of shinsplints

shinsplints

/ˈʃɪnˌsplɪnts/
shin · splints
Plural:shinsplints
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shinsplints Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Acute pain and inflammation along the tibia (shinbone) and the surrounding connective tissues in the lower leg, typically caused by repetitive stress from running or jumping on hard surfaces.

Example

"The marathon runner had to take two weeks off from training after developing severe shinsplints."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although plural in form, "shinsplints" (often written as the open compound "shin splints") may take either a singular or a plural verb depending on whether it refers to the medical condition as a whole or the localized pains.

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shinsplints. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shinsplints
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