Erb's palsy

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Etymology

Named after Wilhelm Heinrich Erb.

Noun

Erb's palsy (uncountable)

  1. Paralysis of the arm caused by injury to the upper group of the arm's main nerves, specifically the severing of the upper trunk C5–C6 nerves.

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