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pronation

noun/prəˈneɪʃən/

B2CEFR level
60/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

Rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces downward or backward.

We practised pronation and supination so he could turn a doorknob and pour from a jug.

Topic: Occupational therapy in Medical English

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