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hypothenar en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • /haɪˈpɒθɪnə/ (UK)

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὑπο- (hupo-, “under”) + θέναρ (thénar, “palm of the hand”).

Meanings

  1. Of the ulnar fleshy side of the palm.
  2. Of the muscles of the little finger.

Forms

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more hypothenar Degree=Cmp lexicographic
most hypothenar Degree=Sup lexicographic

Translations (3)

es hipotenar (of the ulnar side of the palm and underlying muscles) · nl hypothenair (of the ulnar side of the palm and underlying muscles) · fr hypothénar (of the ulnar side of the palm and underlying muscles)

hypothenar en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /haɪˈpɒθɪnə/ (UK)

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὑπο- (hupo-, “under”) + θέναρ (thénar, “palm of the hand”).

Meanings

  1. The ulnar fleshy side of the palm, formed by the underlying three muscles of the little finger; the hypothenar eminence.
  2. Any of those muscles: the abductor, flexor, or opponens digiti minimi.

Forms

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hypothenars Number=Plur lexicographic

Synonyms

hypothenar muscle · hypothenar eminence

Translations (1)

nl hypothenaire spier (muscle of the pinkie)