carpal tunnel

/ˈkɑrpəl ˈtʌnəl/
/ˈkɑpəl ˈtʌnəl/
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Definitions of carpal tunnel
  1. noun
    a passageway in the wrist through which nerves and the flexor muscles of the hands pass
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    type of:
    passage, passageway
    a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass
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