Volar (adj)
voh-ler
Of or relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot. / pertaining to or used for flight.
1805–15; From Latin vol ( a ) palm of hand, sole of foot + -ar
Example sentences
“The test was performed on the sensitive skin at the volar aspect of the forearm.”
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