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carpal tunnel

/ˈkɑːrpəl ˈtʌnəl/

翻译: 一种因正中神经在腕管内受压而引起的疾病,表现为手部和腕部麻木、刺痛或无力。

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/ˈkɑːrpəl ˈtʌnəl/C1formalmedical
  • zh一种因正中神经在腕管内受压而引起的疾病,表现为手部和腕部麻木、刺痛或无力。

A medical condition characterized by numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand and arm, caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist.

  1. Anatomical structureB2formal

    A narrow passageway in the wrist formed by bones and ligaments, through which the median nerve and tendons pass.

    zh解剖结构

    • The carpal tunnel protects the median nerve and flexor tendons.
    • Anatomists study the carpal tunnel to understand wrist function.
    • The carpal tunnel is located at the base of the palm.
  2. Medical conditionB2formal

    A common condition causing numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and arm due to compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel.

    zh腕管综合征

    • She was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome after months of wrist pain.
    • Typing for long hours can increase the risk of developing carpal tunnel.
    • The doctor recommended a wrist brace to relieve carpal tunnel symptoms.