pronate

pronate Definition

pro·nate (prō′nāt′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·nat′ed, -·nat′·ing

to rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm faces down or back
to rotate (the foot) outward and tip it so that the inner side of the sole contacts the ground in walking or running

Etymology: < LL pronatus, pp. of pronare, to bend forward < L pronus: see prone

pronate Related Forms

pro·na′·tion noun

pronate Usage Examples

Object

foot: These are particularly appropriate for patients with flat or pronated feet.

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