Charley horse
Charley Horse
A Charley horse (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Charley horse
- Wikipedia's article - Charley horse
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polski) is a popular colloquial term in English for a sudden, intense muscle cramp or spasm that often occurs in the leg or foot.
Etymology
The term "Charley horse" originates from the United States and dates back to the 19th century. Although the exact etymology is uncertain, one theory suggests that it was named after a baseball pitcher, Charley "Old Hoss" Radbourn, who often suffered from muscle cramps during games.
Symptoms
A Charley horse is characterized by a sudden, sharp pain that can make it difficult to move the affected muscle. This can be accompanied by a hard lump of muscle tissue that can be felt or seen under the skin. The cramp can last from a few seconds to several minutes, but the pain can linger for up to a day.
Causes
Charley horses can be caused by various factors, including dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, overuse of the muscle, or inadequate blood supply. They are more common in older adults and during pregnancy.
Treatment
Treatment for a Charley horse typically involves stretching and massaging the affected muscle, applying heat or cold, and staying hydrated. In some cases, over-the-counter pain medication may be used. If Charley horses are frequent or severe, medical attention should be sought to rule out underlying conditions.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Charley horse
- Wikipedia's article - Charley horse
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski