carpal tunnel syndrome


carpal tunnel syndrome

noun

Definition of CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

: a condition caused by compression of a nerve where it passes through the wrist into the hand and characterized especially by weakness, pain, and disturbances of sensation in the hand and fingers

First Known Use of CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

1954

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