All-Star
All-Star
All-Star (pronunciation: /ɔːl-stɑːr/) is a term often used in the field of sports medicine to refer to an athlete who has been recognized as among the best in their field. The term is most commonly used in team sports, where a group of standout players are selected to represent their respective leagues in an All-Star game.
Etymology
The term "All-Star" is derived from the English words "all" and "star". It was first used in the early 20th century to denote a team composed entirely of star players. The term has since been adopted in various sports around the world.
Related Terms
- Athlete: An individual who participates in physical exercise or sports, often professionally.
- Sports Medicine: A branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness, treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.
- All-Star Game: A game that features the best players of a specific sports league.
- League: A group of sports teams that compete against each other in a specific sport.
Pronunciation
The term "All-Star" is pronounced as /ɔːl-stɑːr/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on All-Star
- Wikipedia's article - All-Star
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