Palmar
Pertaining to the palm (the grasping side) of the hand. The ancient Romans used the word “palma” for the outstretched palm of the hand.
By comparison, the term “volar” applies to both the palm and sole. It comes from word “vola” which the Romans used for “the palm of the hand and the sole of the foot.”
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An antioxidant and a vitamin A compound that is added to low-fat and fat-free milk to replace the vitamin content lost through the removal of milk fat. Palmitate (more formally known as retinyl palmitate) contains palmitic acid, a 16-carbon saturated fatty acid, which is the major fatty acid found in palm oil. The palmitic acid […]
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Something that can be felt. For example, a palpable growth is one that can be detected by touch.
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To touch or feel. For example, a physician may palpate the liver’s edge when examining the abdomen.