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1carpal

adjective car·pal \ˈkär-pəl\

Definition of CARPAL

:  of or relating to the carpus
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Origin of CARPAL

New Latin carpalis, from carpus
First Known Use: 1743

2carpal

noun

Definition of CARPAL

:  a carpal element or bone

First Known Use of CARPAL

1855

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. carpal
  2. carpal tunnel syndrome
  3. ulnare
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