carpal

American  

[kahr-puhl] / ˈkɑr pəl /

adjective

1. pertaining to the carpus.

   the carpal joint.

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noun

1. a carpale.

carpal British  

/ ˈkɑːpəl /

noun

1. Also: carpale. 

   1. any bone of the wrist

   2. ( as modifier )

      carpal bones

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carpal Scientific  

/ kär′pəl /

1. Relating to or involving the wrist.

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1. Any of the bones of the human wrist or the joint corresponding to the wrist in some other vertebrates, such as dinosaurs.

Other Word Forms

• intercarpal adjective
• supercarpal adjective

Etymology

Origin of carpal

From the New Latin word carpālis, dating back to 1735–45. See carpus, -al ¹

Example Sentences

Other restricted procedures include liposuction, breast reduction, removal of breast implants, carpal tunnel and tattoo removal.

From BBC

“Nerve injury is something that essentially 40% of Americans will experience either through carpal tunnel, injury, diabetes, HIV, cancer, chemotherapy,” Daboussi said.

From Los Angeles Times

A software engineer made the touch pad to accommodate his carpal tunnel.

From Los Angeles Times

Left untreated, muscles that are stressed and deconditioned can lead to painful soft tissue problems, such as tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as chronic lower back pain.

From Los Angeles Times

Having just had double surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, she has two casts on her arms, rendering her incapable of even feeding herself.

From Los Angeles Times