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repelican movements

Translation: repetitive movements

Sample Usage: "My doctor says my carnal tunnel syndrome is from all the repelican movements that I do with my hands at work."

risen or rison

Translation: a raised lesion or sore, i.e. an abscess

Sample Usage: "I'm all tore up seeing as I gots this rison that popped up on my hindquarters!"

Submitted by Jon M.

rotary cup

Translation: rotator cuff

Sample Usage: "I hurt my rotary cup from all that heavy lifting that I do."

Submitted by Kevin B.

rotator cup

Translation: rotator cuff

Sample Usage: "I hurt my rotator cup from all that heavy lifting that I do."

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