Nerve Compression (Noun)
Meaning
Harmful pressure on a nerve (especially in nerves that pass over rigid prominences); causes nerve damage and muscle weakness.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Nerve compression can occur when a nerve is pinched or compressed by surrounding tissues, such as muscles or bones.
- The patient was diagnosed with nerve compression in his wrist, which was causing numbness and weakness in his hand.
- The doctor explained that the nerve compression was due to a herniated disk in the patient's neck, which was putting pressure on the spinal cord.
- The repetitive motion of typing on a computer keyboard can cause nerve compression in the wrists of people who work on computers for long periods.
- Nerve compression can be treated with medication, physical therapy, or surgery, depending on the severity of the condition.