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volar

adjective
vo·​lar | \ ˈvō-lər How to pronounce volar (audio) , -ˌlär\

Definition of volar

: relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot specifically : located on the same side as the palm of the hand

Examples of volar in a Sentence

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 Multiple healed scars of the face, chin and volar surface distal phalanges of the fingers of both hands. — Dawn Mitchell, Indianapolis Star, "John Dillinger's last meal included red peppers. What we know about the outlaw's autopsy and burial.," 2 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of volar

1814, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for volar

Latin vola hollow in the palm of the hand or sole of the foot

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volar

adjective
vo·​lar | \ ˈvō-lər How to pronounce volar (audio) , -ˌlär How to pronounce volar (audio) \

Medical Definition of volar

: relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot specifically : located on the same side as the palm of the hand the volar part of the forearm

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