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ˈtʃɑr licharley horse
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Princeton's WordNet
charley horse, charley-horsenoun
a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise
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charley horsenoun
A muscle cramp, usually in the thigh or leg.
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Charley horse
A charley horse is a painful involuntary cramp in the legs and/or foot, lasting anywhere from a few seconds to a day. The term formerly referred more commonly to bruising of the quadriceps muscle of the anterior or lateral thigh, or contusion of the femur, that commonly results in a haematoma and sometimes several weeks of pain and disability. In this latter sense, such an injury is known as dead leg.Dead legs and charley horses are two different types of injuries: A charley horse involves the muscles contracting without warning, and can last from a few seconds to a few days. A dead leg often occurs in contact sports, such as football when an athlete suffers a knee (blunt trauma) to the lateral quadriceps causing a haematoma or temporary paresis and antalgic gait as a result of pain.Colloquially, taking a hit in the thigh area (thigh contusion) can also be referred to as a charley horse or even simply a charley.
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charley horse
A charley horse is a sudden, involuntary contraction or spasm of a muscle that results in temporary muscle pain and stiffness, typically in the leg. This is also referred to as a muscle cramp and it can last anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes or more. It is often caused by muscle fatigue, dehydration, or electrolyte imbalances.
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Charley horse
A charley horse is a popular North American colloquial term for painful spasms or cramps in the leg muscles, typically lasting anywhere from a few seconds to about a day. It can also refer to a bruise on an arm or leg and a bruising of the quadriceps muscle of the anterior or lateral thigh, or contusion of the femur, that commonly results in a hematoma and sometimes several weeks of pain and disability. In this latter sense, such an injury is known in the United Kingdom as a dead leg. In Australia it is also known as a corked thigh or "corky." It often occurs in contact sports, such as football when an athlete suffers a knee to the lateral quadriceps causing a hematoma or temporary paresis and antalgic gait as a result of pain. Another nuance for the term "jolly horse" is used to describe simple painful muscle cramps in the leg or foot, especially those that follow strenuous exercise. These muscle cramps can have many possible causes directly resulting from high or low pH or substrate concentrations in the blood, including hormonal imbalances, low levels of potassium or calcium, dehydration, side effects of medication, or, more seriously, diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and neuropathy. They are also a common complaint during pregnancy.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of charley horse in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of charley horse in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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