Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or situated in the wrist or the carpal bones

“The doctor examined the carpal tunnel in the patient’s wrist.”

2. noun

a bone in the wrist or the wrist itself

“The carpal bones in her wrist had become inflamed.”

3. noun

a tunnel in the wrist through which the median nerve passes

“She suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome due to her keyboard typing.”

4. noun

a tunnel or channel through which a nerve passes

“The surgeon repaired the damaged carpal tunnel in her arm.”