noun
carpus
Carpus (noun) means the set of small bones that form the wrist.
noun
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The set of small bones that form the wrist.
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Etymology
Borrowed from New Latin carpus, which came from Ancient Greek καρπός (karpós, “wrist”).
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What is the meaning of carpus?
"carpus" (noun) means the set of small bones that form the wrist.
What is another word for carpus?
Other words for "carpus" include wrist.
