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Hypothenar

{

Hy-poth′e-nal

,

Hy-poth′e-nar

, }

Adj.

[Pref.

hypo-

+

thenar

.]

(Anat.)

Of or pertaining to the prominent part of the palm of the hand above the base of the little finger, or a corresponding part in the forefoot of an animal;

as, the

hypothenar

eminence

.

Hy-poth′e-nar

,

Noun.

(Anat.)

The hypothenar eminence.