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carpal tunnel syndrome
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carpal tunnel syndrome
(noun)
carpal tunnel syndrome
/
ˈ
kɑɚpəl-/
noun
carpal tunnel syndrome
/
ˈ
kɑɚpəl-/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
[
singular
]
medical
:
a condition that causes pain and weakness in the wrist, hand, and fingers
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