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Thenar

//ˈθiːnə// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to the palm of the hand or to the area at the base of the thumb wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    The palm of the hand or sole of the foot. archaic

    "the parts of the human anatomy most sensitive to cold being the nape, stomach, and thenar or sole of foot?"

  2. 2
    the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers wordnet
  3. 3
    The ball of the thumb, or the muscle controlling it.
  4. 4
    the fleshy area of the palm at the base of the thumb wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek θέναρ (thénar).

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek θέναρ (thénar).

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