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carpal

car·pal

UK/ˈkɑː(ɹ)pəl/ US/ˈkɑɹ.pəl/ rare
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

of or relating to the wrist

  • “Carpal tunnel syndrome”

noun

1.

any of the eight small bones of the wrist

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Origin

From the Latin carpālis.

Phrases

  • carpal tunnel

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