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plantar

adjective plan·tar \ ˈplan-tər , -ˌtär \

Definition of plantar

: of or relating to the sole of the foot
  • plantar wart

Origin and Etymology of plantar

Latin plantaris, from planta sole — more at place

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plantar

adjective plan·tar \ ˈplant-ər , ˈplan-ˌtär \

medical Definition of plantar

: of, relating to, or typical of the sole of the foot
  • the plantar aspect of the foot

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