exercise bone

The term "exercise bone" has historical and slang meanings, including medical phenomena and informal expressions.

Definition

C2medicine

(dated)A formation of bony matter in soft tissues caused by consistent pressure or physical activity.

Example

  • In the 19th century, physicians occasionally encountered what they referred to as an exercise bone in laborers.

C2informal

(slang)Engaging in sexual activity primarily for physical exertion.

Example

  • He joked that he needed an exercise bone to stay fit.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "exercise bone":

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