repetitive strain injury
noun
HR ukus(also repetitive stress injury); ( abbreviation RSI) [ U ]
a medical condition caused by repeated pressure or movements, usually leading to pain and weakness in the hand and arm:
Office workers can suffer from work-related ill-health such as repetitive strain injury.
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carpal tunnel syndrome
[ C ]
an injury caused by repeated pressure or movements, usually affecting the hand and arm:
She suffered repetitive stress injuries as a direct result of using badly designed keyboards.