Carpal Common

Origin: Latin suffix -al

Carpal has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Definitions

Noun

any of the eight small bones of the wrist of primates

"The surgeon carefully examined each carpal bone to ensure none were fractured after the cyclist fell on his outstretched hand."

carpal bone carpal wrist bone

Any of the eight bones of the wrist (carpus).

"The doctor explained that her carpal tunnel pain was caused by inflammation in those eight small carpal bones."

Adjective

of or relating to the wrist

"Carpal tunnel syndrome"

carpal

Of or pertaining to the carpus.

"The surgeon carefully examined her swollen carpal region before performing the delicate wrist surgery."