A sprain is an injury to a joint, such as an ankle or wrist, where the ligaments are stretched or torn but the bone is not broken. It usually causes pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the joint.
From Middle French “espreindre” or “espreindre” meaning “to wring, press out,” related to Latin “premere” meaning “to press.” The idea is of twisting or wrenching the joint.
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