carpal tunnel syndrome

noun

: a condition caused by compression of a nerve where it passes through the wrist into the hand and characterized especially by weakness, pain, and disturbances of sensation in the hand and fingers

Examples of carpal tunnel syndrome in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And, according to Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, the excessive pressure a wrist wrest puts on the delicate tendons under the wrists can cause carpal tunnel syndrome and tenosynovitis (inflammation of the sheath surrounding tendons). —Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 15 Feb. 2025

Chronic pain: Chronic pain in the wrists or hands can arise with carpal tunnel syndrome. —Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Feb. 2025

These can include carpal tunnel syndrome and other nerve problems, as well as a condition known in the breaking community as headspin hole, an overuse injury that can affect the scalp. —Jeffrey Kopp, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024

These stretches are similar to those recommended for carpal tunnel syndrome. —Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

carpal tunnel syndrome

noun

: a condition caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel and characterized especially by weakness, pain, and disturbances of sensation in the hand and fingers

—abbreviation CTS