wrist drop

synonyms: radial nerve palsy, Teleky’s sign
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.12184
Inability to extend the wrist as a result of peripheral nerve damage, causing drooping of the hand.
Note: When associated with the effects of lead poisoning on the radial nerve, it is called Teleky’s sign.
Source:
PAC, 2015, 87, 841. (IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)) on page 917 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'wrist drop' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.12184 RIS BibTex EndNote
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