| pollex | <anatomy> The first, or preaxial, digit of the fore limb, corresponding to the hallux in the hind limb; the thumb. <ornithology> In birds, the pollex is the joint which bears the bastard wing. Origin: L, the thumb. (21 Jun 1999) |
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| pollex pedis | <anatomy, ornithology> The first, or preaxial, digit of the hind limb, corresponding to the pollux in the fore limb; the great toe; the hind toe of birds. Origin: NL, fr. L. Hallex, allex. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |