Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

wrist drop

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.97 in modern English

Syllables
wrist -drop
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A paralysis of the extensor muscles of the hand and fingers, from any of various causes.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Phrases

foot drop

Frequently Paired Words

foot drop

Synonyms

carpoptosis

Questions

What does wrist drop mean?
A paralysis of the extensor muscles of the hand and fingers, from any of various causes.

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