‖n.; pl.Carpalia [ NL., fr. E. carpus. ] (Anat.) One of the bones or cartilages of the carpus; esp. one of the series articulating with the metacarpals. [ 1913 Webster ]
(n) a painful disorder caused by compression of a nerve in the carpal tunnel; characterized by discomfort and weakness in the hands and fingers and by sensations of tingling, burning or numbness
[腕隧道症候群, wàn suì dào zhèng hòu qúnㄨㄢˋ ㄙㄨㄟˋ ㄉㄠˋ ㄓㄥˋ ㄏㄡˋ ㄑㄩㄣˊ] carpal tunnel syndrome (pain in the hands due to pressure on the median nerve); median neuropathy at the wrist