word
delayed onset muscle soreness
deh-LAYD ON-set MUS-ul SOR-nes
dɪˈleɪd ˈɒnsɛt ˈmʌsəl ˈsɔːrnəsListen
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Syllable breakdown
delayedonsetmusclesoreness
Dictionary meaning
muscle pain and stiffness that peaks 24–72 hours after unaccustomed or intense exercise, caused by microscopic tears in muscle fibers triggering inflammation as part of the adaptation process
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