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plantar

[plan-ter]

adjective

Anatomy, Zoology.
  1. of or relating to the sole of the foot.



plantar

/ ˈæԳə /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or occurring on the sole of the foot or a corresponding part

    plantar warts

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of plantar1

1700–10; < Latin Գ, equivalent to plant ( a ) sole of the foot + - -ar 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of plantar1

C18: from Latin Գ, from planta sole of the foot
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Example Sentences

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The operation to repair a ruptured plantar plate is not a common operation for baseball players, leading to speculation as to how Kershaw’s recovery would advance.

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When we stand up and walk around after sitting all day, those weakened muscles put us at risk of developing injuries such as plantar fasciitis, ankle instability and ankle sprains.

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“I think I ruptured my plantar plate. I think I got a bone spur. I think I got some arthritis. I don’t really know. I gotta ask a few questions,” Kershaw said.

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Stick struggled during the preseason when Herbert sat out of all three games with a plantar fascia injury.

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Herbert is healthy after the team announced the 26-year-old was diagnosed with a plantar fascia injury in his right foot on July 31.

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When To Use

is plantar flexion?

Plantar flexion refers to the movement of the foot when it is bent at the ankle away from the body, accomplished by flexing muscles in the calf, ankle, and foot.How do you pronounce plantar flexion?[ plan-ter flek-shuhn ]

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