wrist-drop
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wrist-drop
paralysis of the extensors of the wrist and fingers; most often caused by lesion of the radial nerve.
wrist-drop
(rist drop)Paralysis of the extensors of the wrist and fingers; most often caused by lesion of the radial nerve.
Synonym(s): drop hand.
Synonym(s): drop hand.
wrist-drop
(ristdrop)Paralysis of extensors of wrist and fingers; most often caused by radial nerve lesion.