In this disease, inflammation of the wrist causes pressure against the median nerve

A) carpal tunnel syndrome
B) Marfan's syndrome
C) gout
D) Duchenne muscular dystrophy


A
Explanation: Marfan's syndrome is a congenital disease resulting in excessive cartilage formation. Duchenne muscular dystrophy results in progressive muscle weakness and deterioration. Gout is the presence of uric acid crystals in joints.

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