Carpus

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈkɑː.pÉ™s/
• US IPA: /ˈkɑɹ.pÉ™s/
• Rhymes: -ɑː(r)pÉ™s

Origin

From New Latin, from Ancient Greek καρπός (karpos, "wrist").

Full definition of carpus

Noun

1. (skeleton) The group of bones that make up the wrist.

Derived terms

• carpal
• carpal bone