carpal tunnel syndrome

noun

: a condition caused by compression of a nerve where it passes through the wrist into the hand and characterized especially by weakness, pain, and disturbances of sensation in the hand and fingers

Examples of carpal tunnel syndrome in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These can include carpal tunnel syndrome and other nerve problems, as well as a condition known in the breaking community as headspin hole, an overuse injury that can affect the scalp. Jeffrey Kopp, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024 These stretches are similar to those recommended for carpal tunnel syndrome. Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024 Within her first two years, the repetitive task of lifting heavy boxes caused carpal tunnel syndrome in her hands that eventually required surgery. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2024 This motion can prevent issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome in your wrists, plus combat fatigue in the legs, Dooreck said. Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carpal tunnel syndrome 

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Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of carpal tunnel syndrome was in 1950

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“Carpal tunnel syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpal%20tunnel%20syndrome. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

carpal tunnel syndrome

noun
: a condition caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel and characterized especially by weakness, pain, and disturbances of sensation in the hand and fingers
abbreviation CTS

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