carpoptosis


wristdrop

 [rist´drop] paralysis of the extensor muscles of the hand and fingers; it may be due to metallic poisoning.

wrist-drop

paralysis of the extensors of the wrist and fingers; most often caused by lesion of the radial nerve. Synonym(s): carpoptosis, carpoptosia, drop hand

carpoptosis

(kăr″pŏp-tō′sĭs) [″ + ptosis, a falling] Wrist drop.