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Adjectival Hyphens

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"longitudinal fissures: two "hemi-tendon" appearance at the apex of the malleolus affecting the deep fibres first"

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EG List And

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"Symptoms can include pain, swelling, and erythema at the lateral ankle, which worsens with activity. There is a suspected high rate of peroneal tendon injury in those with chronic ankle instability. There is also an association with systemic conditions e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, or local steroid injection ¹."

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There Is

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"Symptoms can include pain, swelling, and erythema at the lateral ankle, which worsens with activity. There is a suspected high rate of peroneal tendon injury in those with chronic ankle instability. There is also an association with systemic conditions e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, or local steroid injection ¹."

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"Symptoms can include pain, swelling, and erythema at the lateral ankle, which worsens with activity. There is a suspected high rate of peroneal tendon injury in those with chronic ankle instability. There is also an association with systemic conditions e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, or local steroid injection ¹."

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