"Erb's palsy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named after Wilhelm Heinrich Erb. Head templates: {{en-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. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Disability Synonyms: Erb-Duchenne palsy Translations (paralysis of the arm): Erbin pareesi (Finnish)
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