Relating to the wrist and the foot, or the hands and feet; denoting especially carpopedal spasm. ... Origin: G. Karpos, wrist, + L. Pes (ped-), foot ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(kahr″po-ped´әl) affecting the wrist and foot.
carpopedal Relating to the hand, wrist, and the foot (in carpopedal spasm, a term applied to the local convulsions which affect the hands and feet of children).
Type: Term Pronunciation: kar′pō-ped′ăl Definitions: 1. Relating to the wrist and the foot, or the hands and feet; denoting especially carpopedal spasm.