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What (who) is wrist-drop - definition

CLINICAL ANATOMY OF RADIAL NERVE
Wristdrop; Wrist-drop; Hand drop

Wrist drop         
Wrist drop is a medical condition in which the wrist and the fingers cannot extend at the metacarpophalangeal joints. The wrist remains partially flexed due to an opposing action of flexor muscles of the forearm.
wrist-drop         
¦ noun paralysis of the muscles which normally raise the hand at the wrist and extend the fingers.
Lemon drop (candy)         
SUGAR COATED, LEMON-FLAVORED CANDY
Lemon drops; Lemon Drop (candy); Lemon drop (confectionery)
A lemon drop is a sugar coated, lemon-flavored candy that is typically colored yellow and often shaped like a lemon. They can be sweet or have a more sour flavor.

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Wrist drop

Wrist drop is a medical condition in which the wrist and the fingers cannot extend at the metacarpophalangeal joints. The wrist remains partially flexed due to an opposing action of flexor muscles of the forearm. As a result, the extensor muscles in the posterior compartment remain paralyzed.