wrist drop
A paralysis of the extensor muscles of the hand and fingers, from any of various causesA paralysis of the extensor muscles of the hand and fingers, from any of various causes.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A paralysis of the extensor muscles of the hand and fingers, from any of various causes.
Wrist drop was formerly encountered among painters, as a result of lead poisoning.
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedfoot drop
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable