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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The group of bones that make up the wrist.
2. 2
   a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

articulatio radiocarpearadiocarpal jointwristwristwrist joint

Etymology

From New Latin carpus, from Ancient Greek καρπός (karpós, “wrist”).

Related phrases

carpal bone

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