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Meaning of wrist drop | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

uncountable

Examples

“Wrist drop was formerly encountered among painters, as a result of lead poisoning.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

wrist pad wrist pin wrist plate wrist rest wrist shot wrist spin

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