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palmar

adjective pal·mar \ ˈpal-mər , ˈpä- , ˈpäl- , ˈpȯ- , ˈpȯl- \

Definition of palmar

: of, relating to, or involving the palm of the hand

First Known Use of palmar

1656

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palmar

adjective pal·mar \ ˈpal-mər , ˈpä(l)m-ər \

medical Definition of palmar

: of, relating to, or involving the palm of the hand
  • palmar surfaces

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