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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…
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- PFT Pulmonary function test, a test designed to measure how well the lungs are working. PFTs gauge how the lungs…
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