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NERVE COMPRESSION

\nˈɜːv kəmpɹˈɛʃən], \nˈɜːv kəmpɹˈɛʃən], \n_ˈɜː_v k_ə_m_p_ɹ_ˈɛ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of NERVE COMPRESSION

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harmful pressure on a nerve (especially in nerves that pass over rigid prominences); causes nerve damage and muscle weakness

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

harmful pressure on a nerve (especially in nerves that pass over rigid prominences); causes nerve damage and muscle weakness

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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