Medical Dictionary
thumb
noun \ˈthəm\
Medical Definition of THUMB
: the short and thick first or most preaxial digit of the human hand that differs from the other fingers in having only two phalanges, in having greater freedom of movement, and in being opposable to the other fingers
Illustration of THUMB
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