carpal Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet

Car"pal adjective
Etymology
From Carpus.
Definitions
  1. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the carpus, or wrist. -- n. One of the bones or cartilages of the carpus; a carpale.

Webster 1913