| 单词 | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| 释义 | > as lemmascarpal tunnel syndrome carpal tunnel syndrome n. a condition caused by compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel at the wrist, characterized by a burning or tingling pain in the hand, sometimes with sensory loss and muscle weakness, and often believed to be associated with work that involves repetitive movements of the hands. ΚΠ 1950 Lancet 20 May 942/1 If, as is generally supposed, the carpal-tunnel syndrome were due to compression of the entire median nerve in the carpal tunnel between the carpus and the retinaculum, one might expect the two radial lumbricals to be involved as well as the thenar muscles. 1974 R. Passmore & J. S. Robson Compan. Med. Stud. III. i. xxv. 70/2 Because fluid retention is common during pregnancy and at the menopause, the carpal tunnel syndrome may occur at these times. 2010 Vanity Fair July 121/1 He was..donning wrist guards similar to those worn by people with carpal-tunnel syndrome, although he does not have the condition. < as lemmas |
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