释义 |
water on the knee noun[ U ] uk /ˌwɔː.tər ɒn ðə ˈniː/ us /ˌwɑː.t̬ɚ ɑːn ðə ˈniː/ a condition in which there is too much liquid around the knee joint: Delayed swelling of the knee joint is caused by a condition referred to as water on the knee. Certain sports, such as running or football, put undue pressure on the knee joints and can cause water on the knee. I was in bed with water on the knee for about six weeks. He suffered no major injuries in his footballing career, just a little water on the knee. Water on the knee is evidence of inflammatory processes in action. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Problems with bones, joints & teeth achondroplasia acromegaly ankylosed ankylosis anti-plaque caries carpal tunnel syndrome EDS Ehlers-Danlos syndrome fissure gap-toothed gouty growing pains herniated disc tartar tendinitis tennis elbow TMD TMJ trigger finger |