carpal tunnel syndrome
noun/ˌkɑːpl ˈtʌnl sɪndrəʊm/
/ˌkɑːrpl ˈtʌnl sɪndrəʊm/
[uncountable] (medical)- a painful condition of the hand and fingers caused by pressure on a nerve because of repeated movements over a long periodTopics Health problemsc2
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carpal tunnel syndrome