De Quervain's tenosynovitis (also called de Quervainâs disease or de Quervainâs syndrome) is a painful inflammation of tendons in the thumb that extend to the wrist. The swollen tendons rub against the narrow tunnel they pass through. That causes pain at the base of the thumb and into the lower arm.
Pit bull is the common name for a type of dog. Formal breeds often considered in North America to be of the pit bull type include the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The American Bulldog is also sometimes included. Many of these breeds were originally developed as fighting dogs from cross breeding bull-baiting dogs and terriers. After the use of dogs in blood sports was banned, such dogs were used as catch dogs in the Uni
A sandpit may also denote an open pit sand mine. A sandpit or sandbox is a low, wide container or shallow depression filled with sand in which children can play. Many homeowners with children build sandpits in their backyards because, unlike much playground equipment, they can be easily and cheaply constructed.