(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
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
‖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 ]