HyperDic: carpal_tunnel_syndrome

English > 1 sense of the expression carpal tunnel syndrome:
NOUNstatecarpal tunnel syndromea painful disorder caused by compression of a nerve in the carpal tunnel
English > carpal tunnel syndrome: 1 sense > noun 1, state
MeaningA 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.
Broadernerve entrapmentrepeated and long-term nerve compression (usually in nerves near joints that are subject to inflammation or swelling)
Spanishsíndrome del túnel carpiano
Catalansíndrome del túnel carpià

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