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Disease, Forestier (health) and run-up (iou)


Disease, Forestier (health)


A form of degenerative arthritis characteristically associated with flowing calcification along the sides of the vertebrae of the spine and commonly with inflammation (tendinitis) and calcification of the tendons at their attachments points to bone. Because areas of the spine and tendons can become inflamed, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen can be helpful in relieving both pain and inflammation.





run-up (iou)



run-up noun. M19.
[from run up s.v. RUN verb.]
The action of running up to a certain point. M19.
spec.
a. Sport. A run made in preparation for a jump, throw, bowl, etc. L19.
Cricketer Daniel bowled..off a short run-up.
b. Golf. A low approach shot. L19.
c. = RUN-IN 3. M20.
d. The period of time preceding an important event. M20.
Marketing Week In the run-up to Christmas.
Bookbinding. A design made on the spine of a book by running a roll along each joint. Freq. attrib. L19.
A rapid increase in the price or value of a commodity. US. M20.
The warming up of a motor, esp. an aircraft engine. M20.