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/prəˈneɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does pronation mean?

noun

The act of rotating the forearm so that the palm of the hand faces downwards or medially. In orthotics and shoe design, pronation refers to the inward rolling of the foot during walking or running.

Example

"The doctor recommended orthotics to correct her child's excessive pronation."

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