carpal

[kahr-puhl]

adjective

1. pertaining to the carpus.

   the carpal joint.

noun

1. a carpale.

carpal

/ ˈkɑːpəl /

noun

1. Also: carpale. 

   1. any bone of the wrist

   2. ( as modifier )

      carpal bones

carpal

1. Relating to or involving the wrist.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of carpal¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of carpal¹

C18: from New Latin carpālis, from Greek karpos wrist

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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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.

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

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