Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carpo
prefix
/ˈkɑːr.poʊ/
Definition
A term relating to the wrist or the carpals, which are the bones in the wrist.
Examples
- Carpometacarpal – relating to the joint between the carpal bones and the metacarpal bones of the hand.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects the wrist and hand.
Meaning
The prefix ‘carpo-‘ is used in anatomy to refer to anything associated with the carpal bones of the wrist that connect the hand to the forearm.
Synonyms
- Wrist-related
- Carpal
