carpal tunnel syndrome

Noun

Meaning

a painful disorder caused by compression of a nerve in the carpal tunnel; characterized by discomfort and weakness in the hands and fingers and by sensations of tingling, burning or numbness

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Synonyms

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Hypernyms

nerve entrapment

Examples

Common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include pain and numbness in the thumb, index and middle finger. Source: Internet

Occupational As of 2010, 8% of U.S. workers reported ever having carpal tunnel syndrome and 4% reported carpal tunnel syndrome in the past 12 months. Source: Internet

Other conditions may also be misdiagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome. Source: Internet

“I didn’t relish the carpal tunnel syndrome that would result from signing all these forms. Source: Internet

It's best to treat carpal tunnel syndrome early, whether you have rheumatoid arthritis or not. Source: Internet

May stress-related temporary blindness or carpal tunnel syndrome be things I've only heard about. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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