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carpal tunnel syndrome
noun
medical : a condition that causes pain and weakness in the wrist, hand, and fingers
Full 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
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First Known Use of CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
1954
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carpal tunnel syndrome
noun
Medical Definition of CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
: 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
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