"ulnar loop" meaning in All languages combined

See ulnar loop on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: ulnar loops [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} ulnar loop (plural ulnar loops)
  1. A fingerprint or palmprint pattern that consists of a loop which opens toward the ulna side of the hand (toward the pinkie).
    Sense id: en-ulnar_loop-en-noun-GJlCTSeu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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