carpal tunnel syndrome

noun [U]

/ˌkɑː.pəlˈtʌn.əlˌsɪn.drəʊm/

/ˌkɑːr.pəlˈtʌn.əlˌsɪndroʊm/ specialized

Definition

› a medical condition of pain and weakness in the hand, caused by repeated pressure on a nerve in the wristProblems with bones, joints and teethDentistryThe teeth

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