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  1. Sprains and Strains

    A collective term for muscle and ligament injuries without dislocation or fracture. A sprain is a joint injury in which some of the fibers of a supporting ligament are ruptured but the continuity of the ligament remains intact. A strain is an overstretching or overexertion of some part of the musculature.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sprains and strains in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sprains and strains in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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