TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

Phalen's maneuver [1 record]

Record 1 2017-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

A method of bringing out or accentuating the symptoms of a carpal tunnel syndrome (pain and paresthesia) by forced flexion of the affected wrist for 30-60 seconds ....

Key term(s)
  • Phalen's manoeuvre
  • Phalen manoeuvre

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Manœuvre consistant en une flexion maximale du poignet qui entraîne rapidement, en cas de compression du médian dans le canal carpien, des paresthésies dans le territoire du médian.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: