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Wadenmuskel

calf muscle

noun VAH-den-mus-kel Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Usage Note

Wadenmuskel refers to the gastrocnemius or soleus muscles at the back of the lower leg. Frequently encountered in fitness and sports contexts: Wadenkrampf (calf cramp) and Wadenmuskelfaserriss (calf muscle fibre tear) are very common health terms.

Examples

"Ein Wadenkrampf entsteht oft durch Flüssigkeitsmangel."

Natural Translation

A calf cramp often arises from lack of fluids.

Literal Translation

A calf-cramp arises often through fluid-lack.

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