plantar

adjective

plan·tar ˈplan-tər

-ˌtär

: of or relating to the sole of the foot

plantar wart

Example Sentences

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

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The first known use of plantar was circa 1706

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“Plantar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plantar. Accessed 5 Feb. 2023.

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Medical Definition

plantar

adjective

plan·tar ˈplant-ər

ˈplan-ˌtär

: of, relating to, or typical of the sole of the foot

the plantar aspect of the foot

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