Carpals
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of carpal, referring to the eight small bones that together form the wrist in primates.
“The doctor examined the carpals carefully to assess the full extent of the wrist injury.”
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Synonyms
wrist bones
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