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wrist-drop
noun
- paralysis of the extensor muscles of the wrist and fingers
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Among the curiosities of the nosology may be mentioned wrist-drop, doubtless from working in lead.
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He slipped on the ice, however, and sprained his wrist, and the next day turned up with a typical lead wrist-drop.
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Weakness or paralysis of the extensors of the wrist and hand results, giving rise to the characteristic “wrist-drop.”
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(b) A form of paralysis known as wrist-drop or lead-palsy occasionally affects the hands of the operatives.
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Five years ago he was stricken with complete double wrist-drop and for two years was totally incapacitated.
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