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thenar

Pronunciation: /ˈθiːnə/

Definition of thenar

adjective

Anatomy
  • relating to the rounded fleshy part of the hand at the base of the thumb (the ball of the thumb): the muscles of the thenar eminence

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Greek, literally 'palm of the hand, sole of the foot'

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Definition of thenar in the US English dictionary