First Known Use: 1743
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1carpal
adjective car·pal \ˈkär-pəl\
Definition of CARPAL
: of or relating to the carpus
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Origin of CARPAL
New Latin carpalis, from carpus
2carpal
noun
Definition of CARPAL
: a carpal element or bone
First Known Use of CARPAL
1855
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