Sports Science Jargon

noun a condition characterized by fatigue, insomnia, and other symptoms that result from long-distance travel across different time zones

• The international business traveler often experiences jet lag due to frequent time zone changes.
• I hate dealing with jet lag after a long flight.
• I feel totally jet-lagged after that red-eye flight.
• After the hectic week, I felt like I had jet lag even though I didn't go anywhere.

noun the branch of anatomy dealing with muscles

• The study of muscles and their diseases is known as myology.
• I'm really fascinated by myology, the study of muscles.
• My friend is majoring in myology, she's a muscle fanatic.
• Understanding the intricate workings of myology can help us navigate through complex situations.

verb to move or draw a body part, such as a limb, toward the midline of the body

• The physical therapist focused on adducting the patient's leg to improve their range of motion.
• I saw the trainer adducting the athlete's arm during the workout.
• She was adducting like a pro on the dance floor last night.
• His argument was like adducting different pieces of evidence to support his case.

noun a device used to supply oxygen or a mixture of oxygen and other gases for breathing, especially at high altitudes or in space

• Aerophors are essential equipment used in scuba diving to regulate the flow of air from the tank to the diver.
• Make sure you check the aerophors before your next dive to ensure they are working properly.
• I forgot to pack my aerophors for the dive, so I had to borrow a spare set from my friend.
• In the world of scuba diving, aerophors are like the lifeline that keeps divers safe underwater.