wristdrop

or wrist-drop

[ rist-drop ]

/ ˈrɪstˌdrɒp /

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noun Pathology.

paralysis of the extensor muscles of the hand causing it to droop, due to injuries or some poisons, as lead or arsenic.

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Origin of wristdrop

First recorded in 1835–45; wrist + drop

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Then, depending on how urgent I think it is to get it, sometimes I have to go back home and drop it off.
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Before he could finish the sentence the Hole-keeper said snappishly, "Well, drop out again—quick!"
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At a quarter past seven he took his leave and we let drop our anchor where we were, off Cape Tekke.
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Now and then he touched one with his long and sallow fingers, lifted its cover, then let it drop mechanically.
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In fact, on the palm a small drop of blood showed distinctly against the firm, pink flesh.
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In fact, on the Professor's right hand there showed a drop of blood, perceptibly larger this time than before.
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British Dictionary definitions for wristdrop

wrist-drop

noun

paralysis of the extensor muscles of the wrist and fingers

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for wristdrop

wrist-drop

n.

Paralysis of the extensor muscles of the wrist and fingers causing the hand to hang down at the wrist.carpoptosis drop hand

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