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pollex (s) (noun), pollices (pl)
1. In anatomy, the thumb; also called, first finger, digitus 1, or digitus primus: If there were a contest of strength, the normal pollex would always be the winner over the other digits (fingers) of the hand.
2. The innermost digit of the forelimb of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals: The pollex is the thumb of humans and other primates.
3. Having a skeleton of phalanges, joined by hinge-like joints that provide flexion toward the palm of the hand: The pollices have two phalanges (bones) instead of three, like the other digits or fingers.
4. Etymology: Latin pollic-, pollex or digitus primus, "thumb, big toe".
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