lead palsy
noun
: localized paralysis caused by lead poisoning especially of the extensor muscles of the forearm resulting in wrist-drop
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“Lead palsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/lead%20palsy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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