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carpal tunnel syndrome

car·pal tun·nel syn·drome
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kahr-puh l tuhn-l sin-drohm, -druh m]
    • /ˈkɑr pəl ˈtʌn l ˈsɪn droʊm, -drəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kahr-puh l tuhn-l sin-drohm, -druh m]
    • /ˈkɑr pəl ˈtʌn l ˈsɪn droʊm, -drəm/

Definitions of carpal tunnel syndrome words

  • noun carpal tunnel syndrome a condition characterized by pain and tingling in the fingers, caused by pressure on a nerve as it passes under the ligament situated across the front of the wrist 3
  • noun carpal tunnel syndrome a medical condition that is characterized by pain, numbness, etc. in the wrist, palm, fingers, and thumb, usually caused by repetitive hand movement, as in typing or knitting, which swells the tissue surrounding the nerve in a tunnel-like passage in the wrist 3
  • abbreviation Technical meaning of CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME overuse strain injury 3
  • noun carpal tunnel syndrome a common disorder of the wrist and hand characterized by pain, tingling, and muscular weakness, caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist area and often associated with trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, or edema of pregnancy. 1
  • noun carpal tunnel syndrome hand: strain injury 1
  • noun Definition of carpal tunnel syndrome in Technology (medical)   (Or "repetitive strain injury", RSI, "repetitive strain disorder") Any tendon or muscle injury resulting from overuse, usually in the hand, wrist, or arm. Injury may be caused by any combination of repetitive, unacustomed, or prolonged movements, forcefulness, or an awkward position (often due to bad ergonomics). The symptoms are pain, tingling, weakness, numbness, swelling, cracking, stiffness, or reduced coordination. Common conditions are: Carpal tunnel syndrome, where swelling of the membrane linings in your wrist surrounding the tendons that bend your fingers compresses the median nerve. This may result in numbness and pain in the hand, arm, shoulder, and neck. Tennis elbow, where rotating your wrist and using force causes a form of epicondylitis. Tendinitis, where unacustomed exercise or repeated awkward movements inflame wrist, elbow, or shoulder tendons, often leading to severe stiffness. Trigger finger, a popping or catching sensation when you bend your finger, wrist, or shoulder. This form of tenosynovitis is caused by repetitive hand movements. To prevent the condition worsening, treat the pain with heat, cold, or aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen sodium; rest; or immobilise the injured area with a splint or bandage. See a doctor. 1
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