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median nerve
noun
: a nerve that arises by two roots from the brachial plexus and passes down the middle of the front of the arm
Examples of median nerve in a Sentence
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The procedure involves cutting a ligament in the hand to ease pressure on the median nerve.
—Scott Sundick, Verywell Health, 3 June 2024
Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when pressure on the median nerve builds up.
—Benjamin Plackett, Discover Magazine, 27 Jan. 2024
How To Diagnose Carpal Tunnel? Carpal tunnel diagnosis may include physical tests such as the flick sign, Phalen maneuver, and median nerve compression test.
—Benjamin Plackett, Discover Magazine, 27 Jan. 2024
Wearing a brace at night may help keep your wrist in a neutral position and reduce pressure on the median nerve.
—Lindsay Modglin, Health, 28 Mar. 2023
Is Denzel Washington’s median nerve move in 'Equalizer 3' really lethal?
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2023
The roof of the carpal tunnel is divided, which relieves pressure on the median nerve.
—Kristin Karim, M.d., Mayo Foundation For Medical Education and Research, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2023
It's caused by pressure on the median nerve, which runs from the forearm through the wrist and to the hand, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
Braces are often one of the first lines of defense for reducing pressure on your median nerve.
—Lindsay Modglin, Health, 28 Mar. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1807, in the meaning defined above
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“Median nerve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/median%20nerve. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Medical Definition
median nerve
noun
: a nerve that arises by two roots from the brachial plexus and passes down the middle of the front of the arm
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