plantar

adjective

plan·​tar ˈplan-tər How to pronounce plantar (audio)
-ˌtär
: of or relating to the sole of the foot
plantar wart

Examples of plantar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Like many virus symptoms, plantar warts may go away on their own, the Mayo Clinic says. Patia Braithwaite, SELF, 12 June 2019

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Word History

Etymology

Latin plantaris, from planta sole — more at place

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of plantar was circa 1706

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Cite this Entry

“Plantar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plantar. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

plantar

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