Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In entomology, of or pertaining to the labrum.
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- adjective anatomy Of or pertaining to a
labrum (lip-like projection).
Etymologies
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Examples
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Assistant Athletic Trainer Jennifer Butler works with athletes every day who struggle with reoccurring injuries such as labral tears, rotator cuff tendonitis and shoulder dislocation.
The Parthenon 2009
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But there are no accurate figures, according to Hausman, that detail how often the condition can be attributed to labral damage.
The Dastardly 'Dead-Arm Syndrome' Mike Sielski 2011
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The force across these joints increases up to eight times their weight during competition, so more weight means a higher likelihood of meniscus tears, hip labral tears and impingements.
Will Cholesterol Kill Baseball? Matthew Futterman 2012
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The most common cause for disabling hip joint pain in the athletic population is secondary to labral tears.
New Treatments for Hip Pain Dr. Josh Dines 2010
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The abnormal "extra bone" on the ball and or "socket" is also precisely trimmed to restore normal motion of the ball-and-socket joint in all positions required for athletic activity, so that recurrent labral tears and cartilage injury to the joint do not occur.
New Treatments for Hip Pain Dr. Josh Dines 2010
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The most common cause for disabling hip joint pain in the athletic population is secondary to labral tears.
Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano: New Treatments for Hip Pain 2010
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The diagnosis of hip impingement and labral tears can be made on physical examination and is usually confirmed with magnetic resonance and/or computed tomography imaging studies.
Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano: New Treatments for Hip Pain 2010
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The diagnosis of hip impingement and labral tears can be made on physical examination and is usually confirmed with magnetic resonance and/or computed tomography imaging studies.
New Treatments for Hip Pain Dr. Josh Dines 2010
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It is important that you seek counsel for a sports medicine specialist who takes care of athletic hip injuries if you suspect that you have a labral injury and/or impingement that is limiting your ability to participate in sports.
Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano: New Treatments for Hip Pain 2010
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The abnormal "extra bone" on the ball and or "socket" is also precisely trimmed to restore normal motion of the ball-and-socket joint in all positions required for athletic activity, so that recurrent labral tears and cartilage injury to the joint do not occur.
Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano: New Treatments for Hip Pain 2010
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