Plantar (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or occurring on the undersurface of the foot; "plantar warts can be very painful".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The doctor specialized in treating plantar fasciitis, a common condition that causes heel pain in many athletes.
- Plantar warts can be very painful and may require surgical removal if they do not respond to topical treatments.
- The new running shoes had extra cushioning on the plantar surface to reduce the impact on the feet.
- After years of wearing high heels, she developed plantar fasciitis and had to undergo physical therapy to alleviate the pain.
- The plantar surface of the foot is prone to fungal infections, especially in people who frequently wear tight or sweaty shoes.