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Carpal

/kˈɑrpəl/
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(noun) Any of the eight bones of the wrist (carpus).

My wrist and forearm hurt, I think I might be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome.
Tom was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome.
CEFR Practice Quiz
____ tunnel syndrome can cause pain and numbness in the human hand.

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