wristdrop

/ˈrɪstˌdrɑp/

Definitions

1. noun

A wrist drop, also known as Klumpke’s palsy or lower brachial plexus injury, is a rare condition where the forearm muscles, which are controlled by the ulnar and median nerves, weaken or become paralyzed, causing the wrist to drop.

“The doctor examined the patient’s arm, which was suffering from a wrist drop after the accident.”

Synonyms

  • muscle paralysis
  • nerve damage

Antonyms

  • muscle control
  • normal nerve function