carpal
Americanadjective
noun
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Origin of carpal
From the New Latin word carpālis, dating back to 1735–45. See carpus, -al 1
Vocabulary lists containing carpal
Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - Middle School
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And don’t get me started on my strained hand with carpal tunnel syndrome from all the clicking.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Other restricted procedures include liposuction, breast reduction, removal of breast implants, carpal tunnel and tattoo removal.
From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025
“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 • Sep. 12, 2025
I await transfer to the hospital for a carpal tunnel appointment.
From Slate • Dec. 14, 2023
My back feels fine, meaning I’m not feeling it at all; even my wrists, damaged by carpal tunnel syndrome years ago, are issuing no complaints.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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