Definition:

A video game-related health problem classified as a form of repetitive strain injury (RSI). The symptoms are the blistering, paraesthesia and swelling of the thumbs, mainly through use of the directional pad, though any finger can be affected. This can lead to stress on tendons, nerves and ligaments in the hands, and further onto lateral epicondylitis ("tennis elbow"), tendinitis, bursitis and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).

Usage:

Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A. Ow! I think I have Nintendo thumb.

Synonyms:

gamer's grip, Nintenditis, playstation thumb

Created Feb 08, 2010

Definition:

A "swinger" is usually the individual needing attention after a "code white" is called. The individual has attempted suicide, and is "swinging" from some higher point of elevation.

Usage:

We got a swinger!

Created by hollywood, Feb 08, 2010

Definition:

Ordering a host of medical tests to determine the cause of a patient's pain because everyone's clueless.

Usage:

The paninvestigram is underway.

Created Feb 08, 2010

Definition:

Propofol. It's a reference to the drug's milky appearance and it's effectiveness at relieving pain.

Usage:

Ever since Michael Jackson ODed on sweet milk, every junky in west Baltimore is asking for it. David Simon never got the chance to tell that story on "The Wire."

Synonyms:

Propofol, mother's milk, diprivan

Created Feb 08, 2010

Definition:

A patient who is either stoned or heavily medicated.

Usage:

I suppose you could say that he has a pharmaceutically enhanced personality on account of all the acid he ate to watch "The Wizard of Oz."

Created Feb 08, 2010