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Medical condition
Wrist osteoarthritis is gradual loss of articular cartilage and hypertrophic bone changes (osteophytes). While in many joints this is part of normal aging
Wrist_osteoarthritis
Part of the arm between the lower arm and the hand
as part of the wrist. Wrist pain has a number of causes, including carpal tunnel syndrome, ganglion cyst, tendinitis, and osteoarthritis. Tests such as
Wrist
Type of wrist osteoarthritis
(also known as SLAC wrist) is a type of wrist osteoarthritis. SLAC wrist is the most common type of post-traumatic wrist osteoarthritis and is often the
Scapholunate advanced collapse
Scapholunate_advanced_collapse
tendons or bones of the wrist. Wrist pain may result from nerve compression, tendonitis, osteoarthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome. Wrist anatomy includes 20
Wrist_pain
Ligament of the wrist
lunate bones within the wrist. It may be partial or complete. If untreated, complications include a form of wrist osteoarthritis called scapholunate advanced
Scapholunate_ligament_injury
Examination of a joint via small surgical incision
ligaments. It can also be used to ascertain joint damage caused by wrist osteoarthritis. Many invasive spine procedures involve the removal of bone, muscle
Arthroscopy
Topics referred to by the same term
Accelerator Center Scapholunate advanced collapse, or SLAC Wrist, a type of wrist osteoarthritis SL Agritech Corporation, Philippine hybrid rice company
SLAC_(disambiguation)
Type of joint disorder
The most common forms are osteoarthritis (most commonly seen in weight-bearing joints) and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis usually occurs as a person
Arthritis
Restricted movement of tendons controlling the thumb
through their tendon sheath in the wrist. The characteristic symptoms are pain and tenderness on the thumb side of the wrist. Radial abduction of the thumb
De_Quervain_tendinopathy
Medical condition
arthritis (PTAr) is a form of osteoarthritis following an injury to a joint. Post-traumatic arthritis is a form of osteoarthritis and the former can occur
Post-traumatic_arthritis
Medical intervention
usually results in reduced movement of the wrist. Instability in the wrist can, over time, lead to wrist osteoarthritis. Brunelli, G.A.; Brunelli, G.R. (1995)
Brunelli_procedure
Surgery to repair or replace joints
Mechanical wear Failure Rheumasurgery Hip replacement Knee replacement Wrist osteoarthritis Khan, W.S.; Nash, W.J.; Al-Nammari, S.; Pengas, I.P. (2015). "Surgical
Arthroplasty
Medical intervention
due to wrist arthritis or due to scaphoid collapse. This surgical intervention is often needed as treatment for patients with wrist osteoarthritis.[citation
Four_corner_fusion
Medical condition
bone of the wrist and the metacarpal bone of the thumb. This is one of the joints in the human body where most of us develop osteoarthritis with age. Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb
Osteoarthritis_at_the_base_of_the_thumb
Method of delivering drugs into a joint
gout, tendinitis, bursitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and occasionally osteoarthritis. A hypodermic needle is injected into the affected joint where it delivers
Joint_injection
Type of orthopedic splint
(ligament instability, sprain or muscle strain), gamekeeper's thumb, osteoarthritis, de Quervain's syndrome or fractures of the scaphoid, lunate, or first
Spica_splint
Joint between the wrist and hand
of the thumb. The most important joint connecting the wrist to the metacarpus, osteoarthritis of the TMC is a severely disabling condition; it is up
Carpometacarpal_joint
Fracture of the scaphoid bone in the wrist
fractures at the wrist and proximal end. If not treated correctly non-union of the scaphoid fracture can lead to wrist osteoarthritis.[citation needed]
Scaphoid_fracture
Fracture of the radius bone near the wrist
heals with more than 1–2 mm of unevenness, the wrist joint will be prone to post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Half of nonosteoporotic patients will develop
Distal_radius_fracture
Medical condition
Hand and Wrist Institute. Retrieved 2024-03-24. "Osteoarthritis of the Hands". Arthritis Foundation. Retrieved 2024-03-25. "Osteoarthritis: Symptoms
Acquired_hand_deformity
Type of autoimmune arthritis
joints. Pain and stiffness often worsen following rest. Most commonly, the wrist and hands are involved, with the same joints typically involved on both
Rheumatoid_arthritis
Leg joint in primates
rotation. The knee is vulnerable to injury and to the development of osteoarthritis. It is often termed a compound joint having tibiofemoral and patellofemoral
Knee
Genetic disorder involving connective tissue
disorders resulting from symptomatic high palates and small jaws. Early osteoarthritis may occur. Other signs include limited range of motion in the hips due
Marfan_syndrome
Bone of the carpus
is one of the carpal bones of the wrist. It is situated between the hand and forearm on the thumb side of the wrist (also called the lateral or radial
Scaphoid_bone
- Winged scapula - Wolff's law - WOMAC - Wound healing - Wrist drop - Wrist osteoarthritis Yergason's test - Young-Burgess classification Trauma & Orthopaedics
Index of trauma and orthopaedics articles
Index_of_trauma_and_orthopaedics_articles
Hand deformity
likely to be a characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis, more than of osteoarthritis. Consideration should also be given to pigmented villonodular synovitis
Ulnar_deviation
Inflammation of intersecting muscles of the forearm
of the wrist and forearm on the back of the arm. The wrist and forearm contain several compartments of extensor muscles that help move the wrist, hand
Intersection_syndrome
Medical condition
risk for developing long-term complications, such as posttraumatic osteoarthritis. For the majority of these fractures, anatomic reduction is vital to
Intraarticular_fracture
Crystal arthritis resembling gout
calcification in hyaline and/or fibrocartilage. "Osteoarthritis (OA) with CPPD" reflects a situation where osteoarthritis features are the most apparent. Pyrophosphate
Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease
Calcium_pyrophosphate_dihydrate_crystal_deposition_disease
Condition in which the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender
symptoms and pain involves medications such as NSAIDs or acetaminophen, a wrist brace, or a strap over the upper forearm. Corticosteroid injections as treatment
Tennis_elbow
Partial dislocation of a joint or organ
caused by a fracture, spondylolisthesis, rheumatoid arthritis, severe osteoarthritis, falls, accidents and other traumas. A subluxation of the lens within
Subluxation
Location at which two or more bones make contact
highlighted by common disorders that affect their health and function. Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, involves the breakdown of cartilage,
Joint
Anatomical feature in the wrist
the wrist instead of the bit, can also cause traumatic injuries. Injury may also occur from a distraction force applied to the volar forearm or wrist. Finally
Triangular_fibrocartilage
Medical condition
dihydrate crystals. The knees, wrists, and fingers are the most common joints affected by pseudogout. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative, or non-inflammatory
Monoarthritis
Joint stiffness due to abnormal adhesion or rigidity of the articulating bones
Berenbaum F (January 2013). "Osteoarthritis as an inflammatory disease (osteoarthritis is not osteoarthrosis!)". Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 21 (1): 16–21
Ankylosis
Group of genetic connective tissues disorders
aortic dissection, joint dislocations, scoliosis, chronic pain, or early osteoarthritis. The existing classification was last updated in 2017, when a number
Ehlers–Danlos_syndrome
Medical condition
skin and muscle grafts. Arthritis of the hand is common in females. Osteoarthritis of the hand joints is much less common than rheumatoid arthritis. As
Hand_injury
Deformity in which the bone near a joint is angled outward
is called varus. Rheumatoid knee commonly presents as valgus knee. Osteoarthritis knee may also sometimes present with valgus deformity though varus deformity
Valgus_deformity
Accumulation of calcium salts in joints
in about 50% of the general population, and may be associated with osteoarthritis. Another common cause of chondrocalcinosis is calcium pyrophosphate
Chondrocalcinosis
Medical condition
by a fall with the wrist flexed, the most common mechanism of injury for Smith's fracture occurs in a palmar fall with the wrist joint slightly dorsiflexed
Smith's_fracture
Medical condition
prevent inherent complications such as nonunion, malunion, premature osteoarthritis, and avascular osteonecrosis (as in scaphoid fracture). Of the three
Occult_fracture
Bone fracture at the base of the thumb
and post-traumatic osteoarthritis tends to develop in almost all cases. The degree of weakness and the severity of osteoarthritis does however appear
Bennett's_fracture
Bone in the wrist
pisiformis, pea-shaped), is a small knobbly, sesamoid bone that is found in the wrist. It forms the ulnar border of the carpal tunnel. The pisiform is a sesamoid
Pisiform_bone
Medical conditions affecting the joints or connective tissue
spondarthritis) Ankylosing spondylitis Reactive arthritis Psoriatic arthritis Osteoarthritis (i.e. osteoarthrosis, degenerative joint disease) Rheumatic syndromes
Rheumatism
Medical condition of excess body fat
type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, and osteoarthritis. Obesity has individual, socioeconomic, and environmental causes. Some
Obesity
Inflammation of a joint due to infection
increases risk of septic arthritis. Age over 80 years Diabetes mellitus Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis. Risk of septic arthritis increases with anti-tumor
Septic_arthritis
Archeological site in Pompeii
the bones in the merchant's wrist, it has been determined that the merchant, in life, had a severe case of osteoarthritis. There are breaks in the upper
Garden_of_the_Fugitives
Articulation which admits free motion in the joint; the most common type of articulation
of the joint. A joint space narrowing is a sign of either (or both) osteoarthritis and inflammatory degeneration. The normal joint space is at least 2 mm
Synovial_joint
Therapeutic technique
frequently reporting osteoarthritis, TENS could be a non-pharmacological alternative to analgesics in the management of knee osteoarthritis pain. There is tentative
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Transcutaneous_electrical_nerve_stimulation
Compression of the ulnar nerve in the elbow
conditions were associated with concomitant carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Cubital
Cubital_tunnel_syndrome
Medical procedure
Naranje, Sameer (2018-04-26). "Total hip arthroplasty for posttraumatic osteoarthritis following acetabular fracture: A systematic review of characteristics
Limb-sparing_techniques
Medical condition
syndrome may be caused by Chiari disease, Klippel-Feil malformation, osteoarthritis, and physical trauma. Treatment options include neck braces, pain medication
Cervicocranial_syndrome
Excess growth of certain parts of the body
tags Carpal tunnel syndrome Problems with bones and joints, including osteoarthritis, nerve compression syndrome due to bony overgrowth, and carpal tunnel
Acromegaly
German thrash metal band
year founding member Axel Katzmann was forced to leave due to osteoarthritis in the wrist. That year the band released The Tankard, which is widely viewed
Tankard_(band)
English drummer (1939–2019)
from years of heavy smoking, and chronic back pain from degenerative osteoarthritis. In February 2016, Baker was diagnosed with "serious heart issues" and
Ginger_Baker
Diagnostic test for instability between the scaphoid and lunate bones of the wrist
as 20% of normal wrists will also have a 'clunk'. Carpus (commonly known as the wrist bones) Orthopedic surgery Wrist osteoarthritis H. Kirk Watson, et
Watson's_test
American paleoanthropologist (born 1964)
conjunction with Ian Wallace, Lieberman showed that the prevalence of knee osteoarthritis has more than doubled since the mid-20th century, even after accounting
Daniel_Lieberman
Long-term inflammatory arthritis
presentation of psoriatic arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, reactive arthritis, gouty arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus,
Psoriatic_arthritis
Pseudoscientific alternative medicine practice
therapy is effective for pain relief, as did 2012 reviews focused on osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. These reviews found that the data was either
Magnet_therapy
Medical condition
should be smooth. This will hinder motion and risks post-traumatic osteoarthritis, so it is usually reduced (put back in place) surgically. If the fracture
Broken_finger
Burst fracture, Compression fracture Pathologic fracture Arthritis Osteoarthritis Septic arthritis Osteochondropathy Osteopathies (Osteoporosis, Osteomyelitis
Outline of trauma and orthopedics
Outline_of_trauma_and_orthopedics
Tissue element that supports or anchors a framework of parts within a body or organ
vulnerable to fracture. With osteoporosis there are often also symptoms of osteoarthritis, which occurs when cartilage in joints is under excessive stress and
Trabecula
Medical condition
symmetric migratory polyarthritis, primarily affecting the knees, ankles, and wrists, was the most prevalent pattern. Up to 40% of patients have been reported
Enteropathic_arthropathy
Facet of health economics
and curettage for heavy menstrual bleeding, knee arthroscopies for osteoarthritis and injections for non-specific back pain will only be available in
Health_care_rationing
Form of arthritis causing swollen joints
including the cuneiform bones. Other joints, such as the heels, knees, wrists, and fingers, may also be affected. Joint pain usually begins during the
Gout
Oldest verified person in history (1875–1997)
beat. Radiology revealed diffuse osteoporosis, as well as incipient osteoarthritis in the right hip. An ultrasound exam showed no anomalies of internal
Jeanne_Calment
Connective tissue between bones
joint can over time lead to wear of the cartilage and eventually to osteoarthritis. One of the most often torn ligaments in the body is the anterior cruciate
Ligament
Organosulfur chemical compound used as a solvent
sulfoxide, a viable alternative to oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories in osteoarthritis: review of current evidence". Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
Dimethyl_sulfoxide
Plant used as spice
is weak evidence that turmeric extracts may relieve symptoms of knee osteoarthritis and lower muscle pain following physical exercise. Turmeric supplements
Turmeric
Pieces of clothing that fit tightly around the skin
on hand symptoms and hand function in rheumatoid arthritis and hand osteoarthritis: a systematic review". Clinical Rehabilitation. 30 (3): 213–224. doi:10
Compression_garment
analgesic. It is a cream that is used for muscle and joint pains including osteoarthritis, strains, bruises, and sprains. The active ingredient is menthol and
Celadrin_(joint_cream)
Medical specialty that focuses on the design and application of orthoses
diseases such as arthritis or osteoarthritis by realigning the knee joint. In this way a KO may help reduce osteoarthritis pain, however, there is no clear
Orthotics
Death of bone tissue due to interruption of the blood supply
form of AVN is Kienböck's disease, which affects the lunate bone in the wrist. A variety of methods may be used to treat the disease, with the most common
Avascular_necrosis
(kardía), heart cardiology carp- of or pertaining to the wrist Latin carpus < Greek καρπός (karpós), wrist; NOTE: This root should not be confused with the mirror
List of medical roots and affixes
List_of_medical_roots_and_affixes
Medical injury
osteonecrosis of the femoral head, femoral head fractures, the development of osteoarthritis, and sciatic nerve injury. Given the strength of ligaments in the foot
Joint_dislocation
Physical damage to the continuity of a bone
displacement of the wrist and hand Smith's fracture – a distal fracture of the radius with volar (ventral) displacement of the wrist and hand Barton's fracture
Bone_fracture
United States historic place
in the Stillwater Marsh skeletal series is the occurrence of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is characterized by pitting on joint surfaces and bony outgrowths
Stillwater_Marsh
Relative weight based on mass and height
to RT and (breast-conserving mastectomy or axillary lymphadenectomy) Osteoarthritis Sleep apnea Stroke At least 10 cancers, including endometrial, breast
Body_mass_index
Queen of Denmark from 1972 to 2024
undergone several operations on her right knee due to injuries and osteoarthritis. In 1994, she was treated for cervical cancer. In 2003, she underwent
Margrethe_II
Chemical compound
conditions due to inflammation of muscles or joints, such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, intervertebral disc disease, and myositis. The drug has proven useful
Flumetasone
Medical condition
is the more common form and often occurs when there is pre-existent osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteonecrosis, osteochondritis dissecans, neuropathic
Synovial_chondromatosis
Type of unpleasant bodily feeling
Bodily Pain Scale (SF-36 BPS), and Measure of Intermittent and Constant Osteoarthritis Pain (ICOAP)". Arthritis Care & Research. 63 (S11): S240–252. doi:10
Pain
Broken bone in hip joint region
neck and compressive stress along the lower part of the neck. While osteoarthritis and osteoporosis are associated with bone fracture as we age, these
Hip_fracture
Chemical element with atomic number 29 (Cu)
folklore, copper bracelets relieve arthritis symptoms. In one trial for osteoarthritis and one trial for rheumatoid arthritis, no differences were found between
Copper
Acromegaly Neoplasia Trauma Rheumatoid arthritis Amyloidosis Pregnancy WRIST Wear splint at night Rest Inject steroids Surgical decompression Take diuretics
List_of_medical_mnemonics
Ancient Egyptian priest
damage. His left hip has dislocated post mortem but has evidence of osteoarthritis. His feet are normal but are slightly misshapen by tight bandaging.
Nesyamun
Ancient Egyptian official
fractures to his wrist and a rib, a dent across the top of his head from an old injury, and many of his vertebrae have signs of osteoarthritis. His right arm
Sennefer_(Deir_el-Medina)
extrinsic muscles of the hand. Its major function is to abduct the thumb at the wrist. Abscess – A collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the
Glossary_of_medicine
Formation of 2D images using X-rays
(such as ingested coins), and used for finding bony pathology such as osteoarthritis, infection (osteomyelitis), cancer (osteosarcoma), as well as growth
Projectional_radiography
Rigid organs of the skeleton of vertebrates
thought to lead to an increased risk of developing many diseases such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, osteopenia and fractures. Development of any of these
Bone
Genus of theropod dinosaur
lesions that are possibly caused by infections. Possible evidence for osteoarthritis has been controversial. In a 2001 study, Bruce Rothschild and colleagues
Allosaurus
Post-streptococcal inflammatory disease
collagen fibers over bones or tendons. They commonly appear on the back of the wrist, the outside elbow, and the front of the knees.[citation needed] Erythema
Rheumatic_fever
Orthopedic hospital in New York City
Hospital for Special Surgery developed the shortened Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (KOOS, JR.) to create a faster patient
Hospital_for_Special_Surgery
Condition of not having enough sleep
apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), depression, asthma, and osteoarthritis, all of which can disrupt a good night's sleep. In rats, prolonged,
Sleep_deprivation
Genus of dinosaur from the Late Jurassic
bone outgrowths around the joints of the vertebral bodies, indicating osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease). Five consecutive tail vertebrae (49 through
Camarasaurus
Television series
barely walk. 2-year-old chocolate Labrador Bongo has been affected by osteoarthritis on all four legs. 4-month-old German Shepherd puppy Mason has a genetic
The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick
The_Supervet:_Noel_Fitzpatrick
Genus of ornithopod dinosaurs
injury to its ischium. Two other individuals were observed with signs of osteoarthritis as evidenced by bone overgrowths in their anklebones which are called
Iguanodon
Place in Florida listed on National Register of Historic Places
Windover Pond showed evidence of degenerative joint disease, a type of osteoarthritis. An evaluation of 75 of the skeletons (32 females and 43 males) from
Windover_Archeological_Site
Extinct genus of giant ground sloth
laurillardi fossils in the BIR. These documented ailments include osteoarthritis and articular depressions, as well as spondyloarthropathy and calcium
Eremotherium
All Latin and Greek roots beginning with G
arthropod, arthroscope, arthroscopic, arthroscopy, arthrosis, dysarthria, osteoarthritis, spondyloarthropathy arti- even Greek ἄρτιος (ártios), ἀρτιότης "evenness"
List of Greek and Latin roots in English/A–G
List_of_Greek_and_Latin_roots_in_English/A–G
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WRIST OSTEOARTHRITIS
WRIST OSTEOARTHRITIS
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant spelling of Brailey.French : from a diminutive of Brael, from Old French braiel, a belt knotted at the waist to hold up breeches, presumably an occupational name for a maker of such belts. There may be some connection with Breilly (see Brallier). This is a New England name.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : possibly a variant of Crist.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Dam=cord, Udara=stomach, Lord when he was tied with a rope around his waist
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
A Measure of Length which is from the Wrist to the Tip of the Fingers
Girl/Female
British, English
Feminine of Xrist; Grateful
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Old English Crīst, probably applied as a nickname for someone who played the part of Christ in a pageant.North German : from a short form of the personal name Kristen or one of its variants (see Christian).Americanized spelling of North German Krist.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : of uncertain origin. It may be an occupational nickname for a miller, from the Middle English abstract noun grist ‘grinding’, Old English grist, a derivative of grindan (see Grinder). The word was not used in the concrete sense of grain to be ground until the 15th century.
Male
Hindi/Indian
(दामोदर) Variant spelling of Hindi Damodar, DAMODARA means "waist-cord."
Boy/Male
Tamil
Dam=cord, Udara=stomach, Lord when he was tied with a rope around his waist
Surname or Lastname
English (Bedfordshire)
English (Bedfordshire) : variant of Pipkin.The Pitkin name was introduced by William Pitkin, a leading lawyer and judge in CT, who migrated from Marylebone, London, to Hartford, CT, in 1660. William was probably the largest landowner on the east side of the Connecticut River, where he owned part of a saw and grist mill.
Girl/Female
American, British, English, Greek, Hindu, Indian, Irish, Sanskrit, Swedish
Most Beautiful; Modern Variant of Callie; Lark; From the Forest; Ornament of the Wrist; Lovely; Black
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Crist.
Surname or Lastname
German
German : from the Latin personal name Christus ‘Christ’ (see Christian). The name Christ (Latin Christus) is from Greek Khristos, a derivative of khriein ‘to anoint’, a calque of Hebrew mashiach ‘Messiah’, which likewise means literally ‘the anointed’.English : variant of Crist.
Boy/Male
Australian, Welsh
Christian
Girl/Female
Arabic
With a Slender Waist
Boy/Male
French, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Wrist
Male
Hindi/Indian
Variant spelling of Hindi Damodara, DAAMODARAH means "waist-cord."
Surname or Lastname
English (Devon)
English (Devon) : unexplained; perhaps a variant of Trist, from Middle English triste ‘hunting station’ (Old French triste), hence probably a metonymic occupational name for someone whose job was to look after the hounds or organize the hunt.Altered form of Trost.
Female
German
German legend name of a fresh-water spirit believed to reside in sacred springs and rivers, MELUSINE means either "wonder" or "sea-fog." Melusine is depicted as being like a fish or serpent from the waist down.Â
Boy/Male
Swedish
Christian.
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n.
A stud or pin which forms a journal; -- also called wrist pin.
a.
the waist.
n.
A small muff worn over the wrist.
v. t.
To tune with a wrest, or key.
imp. & p. p.
of Wrest
n.
The joint, or the region of the joint, between the hand and the arm; the carpus. See Carpus.
n.
In rope making, a given size of rope, common grist being a rope three inches in circumference, with twenty yarns in each of the three strands.
n.
A girdle or belt for the waist.
n.
A cover for the wrist and forearm.
n.
Hence, the middle part of other bodies; especially (Naut.), that part of a vessel's deck, bulwarks, etc., which is between the quarter-deck and the forecastle; the middle part of the ship.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Wrest
a.
Of or pertaining to the carpus, or wrist.
n.
A garment, or part of a garment, which covers the body from the neck or shoulders to the waist line.
n.
A writ issued in the third place, after two former writs have been disregarded.
imp.
of Trist
a.
See Trist, a.
n.
A long glove, covering the wrist.
n.
A covering for the wrist.
n.
That which is written; writing; scripture; -- applied especially to the Scriptures, or the books of the Old and New testaments; as, sacred writ.
n.
An instrument in writing, under seal, in an epistolary form, issued from the proper authority, commanding the performance or nonperformance of some act by the person to whom it is directed; as, a writ of entry, of error, of execution, of injunction, of mandamus, of return, of summons, and the like.
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