volar

1
[ voh-ler ]
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adjective
  1. of or relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot.

Origin of volar

1
1805–15; <Latin vol(a) palm of hand, sole of foot + -ar1

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Other definitions for volar (2 of 2)

volar2
[ voh-ler ]

adjective
  1. pertaining to or used for flight.

Origin of volar

2
1830–40; <Latin vol(āre) to fly + -ar1

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How to use volar in a sentence

  • In other subjects, while able to stand and walk, great difficulty is experienced because of volar flexion of the phalanges.

    Lameness of the Horse | John Victor Lacroix
  • Pressure on the navicular bone is diminished and tension on the flexor tendon is relieved by even slight volar flexion.

    Lameness of the Horse | John Victor Lacroix

British Dictionary definitions for volar

volar

/ (ˈvəʊlə) /


adjective
  1. anatomy of or relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot

Origin of volar

1
C19: from Latin vola hollow of the hand, palm, sole of the foot

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