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supinated

/səˈpeɪneɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does supinated mean?

verb

To turn or rotate the palm of the hand upwards, or to rotate the forearm so that the palm faces upwards. In anatomy, the position of the forearm with the palm facing upwards.

Example

"The doctor supinated the patient's arm to examine the elbow."

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