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Carpal Definition & Meaning

carpal
adjective
  1. of or relating to the wrist; "Carpal tunnel syndrome"
noun
  1. any of the eight small bones of the wrist of primates

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Frequently asked questions

What does carpal mean?
of or relating to the wrist; "Carpal tunnel syndrome" any of the eight small bones of the wrist of primates
What part of speech is carpal?
Carpal is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does carpal have?
Carpal has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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