manus
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noun \ˈmā-nəs, ˈmä-\ plural ma·nus \-nəs, -ˌnüs\
Definition of MANUS
: the distal segment of the vertebrate forelimb from carpus to terminus
Origin of MANUS
New Latin, from Latin, hand
First Known Use: 1867
Ma·nus
geographical name \ˈmä-nəs\Definition of MANUS
island SW Pacific in Admiralty Islands; largest of group area 600 square miles (1560 square kilometers)
ma·nus
noun \ˈmā-nəs, ˈmä-\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; ma·nus \-nəs, -ˌnüs\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of MANUS
: the part of the vertebrate forelimb from the carpus to the distal end
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