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

How Hydrodissection Works for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome The goal of hydrodissection for carpal tunnel syndrome is to allow greater movement for the compressed median nerve. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Ergonomic mice can help people who are suffering from Repetitive Strain Injury and other painful conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Eichorn's attorney stated Thursday his client has no criminal history, is dealing with medical issues — including carpal tunnel syndrome — and has a divorce hearing coming up in June. — Frankie McLister, CBS News, 14 May 2026

During her first pregnancy, Houston mom Ita Ghitman had severe carpal tunnel syndrome. — Erin Meanley, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for carpal tunnel syndrome

• acrosome
• aerodrome
• catacomb
• centrosome
• chromosome
• cytochrome
• hippodrome
• honeycomb
• liposome
• meerschaum
• metronome
• microtome

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