Meaning of the word pronation in English
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pronation
US /proʊˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /prəʊˈneɪ.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the rotation of the forearm and hand so that the palm faces backward or downward
Example:
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Excessive foot pronation can lead to various lower limb injuries.
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The physical therapist demonstrated the correct way to perform forearm pronation exercises.
2.
the act of lying face downward
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The patient was placed in the pronation position for the surgical procedure.
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Sleeping in a pronation position can sometimes help with certain respiratory conditions.