Plantar

//ˈplæntɚ// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to the sole of the foot. not-comparable

    "a plantar wart"

Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to or occurring on the undersurface of the foot wordnet

Synonyms

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clawedhoofedpedalplantungulate

Example

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"Extracorporal shock wave therapy is used for plantar fasciitis, but limited evidence supports its use."

Etymology

From Latin plantāris, from planta (“sole of the foot”) + -āris. By surface analysis, planta + -ar.

Related phrases

plantar fasciaplantar fasciitisplantar reflexplantar wart

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