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Handwurzel

wrist (carpal bones)

noun HANT-vur-tsel Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Usage Note

Handwurzel refers collectively to the eight carpal bones of the wrist. Karpaltunnelsyndrom (carpal tunnel syndrome) is very common among office workers, and understanding Handwurzel anatomy underpins the explanation.

Examples

"Das Karpaltunnelsyndrom entsteht durch Druck auf Nerven in der Handwurzel."

Natural Translation

Carpal tunnel syndrome arises from pressure on nerves in the wrist.

Literal Translation

The carpal-tunnel-syndrome arises through pressure on nerves in the wrist.

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