carpal tunnel syndrome

noun

: 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

Examples of carpal tunnel syndrome in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Eichorn's attorney stated Thursday his client has no criminal history, is dealing with medical issues — including carpal tunnel syndrome — and has a divorce hearing coming up in June. —Frankie McLister, CBS News, 14 May 2026

During her first pregnancy, Houston mom Ita Ghitman had severe carpal tunnel syndrome. —Erin Meanley, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026

Unfortunately, a hand massager will only work on the hand and wrist muscles, rather than addressing the entire neck, shoulder and upper arm tissues which are involved in carpal tunnel syndrome pain. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026

Manual brushing often requires some strength and hand movement, which can pose challenges for people with conditions like arthritis, paralysis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or a history of stroke. —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 25 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for carpal tunnel syndrome

• acrosome
• aerodrome
• catacomb
• centrosome
• chromosome
• cytochrome
• hippodrome
• honeycomb
• liposome
• meerschaum
• metronome
• microtome

Medical Definition

carpal tunnel syndrome

noun

: a condition caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel and characterized especially by weakness, pain, and disturbances of sensation in the hand and fingers

—abbreviation CTS