Synonym: wrist-drop. ... Origin: G. Karpos, wrist, + ptosis, a falling ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(kahr″pop-to´sis) (kahr″po-to´sis) wristdrop.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kar′pop-tō′sis, -tō′zē-ă Synonyms: wrist-drop
carpoptosis, carpotopsia A condition resulting from paralysis of the extensor muscles of the hand and fingers; or paralysis of the extensor muscles of the wrist and fingers causing the hand to hang down at the wrist.