carpal

[ kahr-puhl ]

adjective

1. pertaining to the carpus:

   the carpal joint.

noun

1. a carpale.

carpal

/ ˈkɑːpəl /

noun

1. Alsocarpalekɑːˈpeɪlɪ
   1. any bone of the wrist
   2. ( as modifier )

      carpal bones

carpal

/ kär′pəl /

Adjective

1. Relating to or involving the wrist.

Noun

1. Any of the bones of the human wrist or the joint corresponding to the wrist in some other vertebrates, such as dinosaurs.

Other Words From

• inter·carpal adjective
• super·carpal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of carpal¹

From the New Latin word carpālis, dating back to 1735–45. See carpus, -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of carpal¹

C18: from New Latin carpālis, from Greek karpos wrist

Example Sentences

Having just had double surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, she has two casts on her arms, rendering her incapable of even feeding herself.

From Los Angeles Times

Court records show he had thyroid problems, diabetes, kidney failure, carpal tunnel syndrome and high cholesterol.

From Los Angeles Times

He started using a flip phone seven years ago after developing carpal tunnel symptoms in his hands from near-constant use of his BlackBerry.

From New York Times

Martínez recently had surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome that she suffers after years of giving massages.

From Seattle Times

Her carpal tunnel was worsening in her hands, she said, causing her to sometimes miss work as a cook even though she could not afford to.

From Washington Post