Definition of Thenar

1. Noun. The fleshy area of the palm at the base of the thumb.

Generic synonyms: Area, Region
Group relationships: Palm
Derivative terms: Thenal

2. Adjective. Of or relating to the palm of the hand or to the area at the base of the thumb.
Exact synonyms: Thenal

3. Noun. The inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers.
Exact synonyms: Palm
Generic synonyms: Area, Region
Group relationships: Hand, Manus, Mitt, Paw
Derivative terms: Palm, Palmar, Thenal

Definition of Thenar

1. n. The palm of the hand.

Definition of Thenar

1. the palm of the hand [n -S]

Medical Definition of Thenar

1. Of or pertaining to the thenar; corresponding to thenar; palmar. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. The palm of the hand. The prominence of the palm above the base of the thumb; the thenar eminence; the ball of the thumb. Sometimes applied to the corresponding part of the foot. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thenar

theming
themis
Themis
Themistocles
themself
themselves
then
then(a)
thenad
thenage
thenages
thenal
thenal
thenaldine
thenar (current term)
thenar (current term)
thenardite
thenars
thenar eminence
thenar prominence
thenar space
thence
thenceforth
thenceforward
thenceforwards
thenen
thenoyltrifluoroacetone
thens
thenyl
thenyldiamine hydrochloride

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