carpal Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun any of the eight small bones of the wrist of primates
carpal bone; wrist bone.
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adjective of or relating to the wrist
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
WordNet
Car"pal adjective
Etymology
FromDefinitions
(Anat.) Of or pertaining to the carpus, or wrist. --n. One of the bones or cartilages of the carpus; a carpale.