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palm 1 P0027900 (päm)n.1. a. The inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the base of the fingers.b. The similar part of the forefoot of a quadruped.2. A unit of length equal to either the width or the length of the hand.3. The part of a glove or mitten that covers the palm of the hand.4. Nautical A metal shield worn by sailmakers over the palm of the hand and used to force a needle through heavy canvas.5. Nautical The blade of an oar or paddle.6. The flattened part of the antlers of certain animals, such as the moose.tr.v. palmed, palm·ing, palms 1. a. To hold in the palm of the hand.b. To touch or stroke with the palm of the hand.2. To conceal in the palm of the hand, as in cheating at dice or cards or in a sleight-of-hand trick.3. To pick up furtively.4. Basketball To commit a violation by letting (the ball) rest momentarily in the palm of the hand while dribbling.Phrasal Verb: palm off To dispose of or pass off by deception.Idiom: an itchy palm A strong desire for money, especially bribes. [Middle English paume, from Old French, from Latin palma, palm tree, palm of the hand; see pelə- in Indo-European roots.] palm′ful′ n.
palm 2 P0027900 (päm)n.1. Any of numerous chiefly tropical evergreen trees, shrubs, or woody vines of the family Arecaceae (or Palmae), characteristically having an unbranched trunk with a crown of large pinnate or palmate leaves having conspicuous parallel venation.2. A leaf of a palm tree, regarded as an emblem of victory, success, or joy.3. A small metallic representation of a palm leaf added to a military decoration that has been awarded more than one time. [Middle English, from Old English and from Old French palme, both from Latin palma, palm of the hand, palm tree (from the shape of the tree's fronds); see pelə- in Indo-European roots.]palm (pɑːm) n1. (Anatomy) the inner part of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers. 2. (Zoology) a corresponding part in animals, esp apes and monkeys3. (Units) a linear measure based on the breadth or length of a hand, equal to three to four inches or seven to ten inches respectively4. (Clothing & Fashion) the part of a glove that covers the palm5. (Nautical Terms) a hard leather shield worn by sailmakers to protect the palm of the hand6. (Nautical Terms) a. the side of the blade of an oar that faces away from the direction of a boat's movement during a strokeb. the face of the fluke of an anchor7. (Zoology) a flattened or expanded part of the antlers of certain deer8. in the palm of one's hand at one's mercy or commandvb (tr) 9. to conceal in or about the hand, as in sleight-of-hand tricks10. to touch or soothe with the palm of the hand[C14 paume, via Old French from Latin palma; compare Old English folm palm of the hand, Greek palamē]
palm (pɑːm) n1. (Plants) any treelike plant of the tropical and subtropical monocotyledonous family Arecaceae (formerly Palmae or Palmaceae), usually having a straight unbranched trunk crowned with large pinnate or palmate leaves2. a leaf or branch of any of these trees, a symbol of victory, success, etc3. merit or victory4. (Military) an emblem or insignia representing a leaf or branch worn on certain military decorations[Old English, from Latin palma, from the likeness of its spreading fronds to a hand; see palm1]palm1 (pɑm) n. 1. the part of the inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers. 2. the corresponding part of the forefoot of an animal. 3. the part of a glove covering this part of the hand. 4. a. a unit of measure ranging from 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 cm), based on the breadth of the hand. b. a unit of measure ranging from 7 to 10 inches (17.5 to 25 cm), based on the length of the hand. 5. the flat, expanded part of the antler of a deer. 6. a. the blade of an oar. b. the inner face of an anchor fluke. v.t. 7. to conceal in the palm. 8. to pick up stealthily. 9. to hold in the hand. 10. to impose (something) fraudulently: to palm stolen jewels on tourists. 11. to touch or stroke with the palm or hand. 12. to grip (a basketball) momentarily with the hand while dribbling: a rule violation. 13. palm off, to foist upon someone, as by deception or fraud: to palm off a forgery on a museum. [1300–50; Middle English paume, palme < Middle French < Latin palma, c. Old English folm hand] palm′er, n. palm2 (pɑm) n. 1. any of numerous plants of the palm family, most species being tall, unbranched trees surmounted by a crown of large pinnate or palmately cleft leaves. 2. a leaf or branch of such a tree, esp. as formerly carried to signify victory. 3. a representation of such a leaf or branch, as on a military decoration, indicating a second award of the decoration. 4. victory; triumph; success. [before 900; Middle English, Old English < Latin palma palm tree, palm1] palm′like`, adj. palm (päm) Any of various evergreen trees of tropical and subtropical regions, usually having a branchless trunk with a group of large, feather-like or fan-shaped leaves at the top.palm Past participle: palmed Gerund: palming
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palmA unit of length used in ancient Egypt, equal to the width of an average palm of the hand (4 digits).ThesaurusNoun | 1. | palm - the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingersthenarregion, area - a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve; "in the abdominal region"hand, manus, mitt, paw - the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb; "he had the hands of a surgeon"; "he extended his mitt"thenar - the fleshy area of the palm at the base of the thumb | | 2. | palm - a linear unit based on the length or width of the human handlinear measure, linear unit - a unit of measurement of length | | 3. | palm - any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leavespalm treeArecaceae, family Arecaceae, family Palmaceae, family Palmae, palm family, Palmaceae, Palmae - chiefly tropical trees and shrubs and vines usually having a tall columnar trunk bearing a crown of very large leaves; coextensive with the order Palmalessago palm - any of various tropical Asian palm trees the trunks of which yield sagofeather palm - palm having pinnate or featherlike leavesfan palm - palm having palmate or fan-shaped leavescalamus - any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canesfishtail palm - attractive East Indian palm having distinctive bipinnate foliagecoco, coco palm, cocoa palm, coconut palm, coconut tree, Cocos nucifera, coconut - tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropicscorozo, corozo palm - any of several tropical American palms bearing corozo nutsEuterpe oleracea, cabbage palm - Brazilian palm of genus Euterpe whose leaf buds are eaten like cabbage when youngcabbage tree, Livistona australis, cabbage palm - Australian palm with leaf buds that are edible when youngNipa fruticans, nipa palm - any creeping semiaquatic feather palm of the genus Nipa found in mangrove swamps and tidal estuaries; its sap is used for a liquor; leaves are used for thatch; fruit has edible seedsRaffia farinifera, raffia palm, Raffia ruffia - a large feather palm of Africa and Madagascar having very long pinnatisect fronds yielding a strong commercially important fiber from its leafstalkslady palm - any of several small palms of the genus Rhapis; cultivated as houseplantsroyal palm, Roystonea regia - tall feather palm of southern Florida and CubaRoystonea oleracea, cabbage palm - West Indian palm with leaf buds that are edible when youngtree - a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms | | 4. | palm - an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other eventlaurel wreath, medal, decoration, ribbon, medallionaccolade, honor, laurels, honour, award - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"Congressional Medal of Honor, Medal of Honor - the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty'Distinguished Service Medal - a United States military decoration for meritorious service in wartime duty of great responsibilityDistinguished Service Cross - a United States Army decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemyNavy Cross - a United States Navy decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemyDistinguished Flying Cross - a United States Air Force decoration for heroism while participating in an aerial flightAir Medal - a United States Air Force decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flightSilver Star, Silver Star Medal - a United States military decoration for gallantry in actionBronze Star, Bronze Star Medal - a United States military decoration awarded for meritorious service (except in aerial flight)Order of the Purple Heart, Purple Heart - a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in actionOak Leaf Cluster - a United States military decoration consisting of bronze or silver oak leaves and acorns awarded to anyone who has won a given medal beforeVictoria Cross - a British military decoration for gallantryDistinguished Conduct Medal - a British military decoration for distinguished conduct in the fieldDistinguished Service Order - a British military decoration for special service in actionCroix de Guerre - a French military decoration for gallantryMedaille Militaire - a French military decoration | Verb | 1. | palm - touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise"handlefield - catch or pick up (balls) in baseball or crickettouch - make physical contact with, come in contact with; "Touch the stone for good luck"; "She never touched her husband"fumble - handle clumsilymanipulate - hold something in one's hands and move itmanhandle - handle roughly; "I was manhandled by the police" |
palmnoun hand, hook, paw (informal), mitt (slang), meathook (slang) He wiped his sweaty palm.have someone in the palm of your hand in your power, in your control, in your clutches, have someone at your mercy He had the board of directors in the palm of his hand.palm someone off fob someone off, dismiss, disregard, pooh-pooh (informal) Mark was palmed off with a series of excuses.palm something off on someone foist something on, force something upon, impose something upon, pass something off, thrust something upon, unload something upon They palm a lot of junk off on the tourists.Related words adjectives thenar, volarTranslationspalm1 (paːm) noun the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and the fingers. She held the mouse in the palm of her hand. 手掌 手掌palm (something) off on (someone) to get rid of (an undesirable thing or person) by giving, selling etc to (someone else). They palmed off their unwelcome guests on the people next door. 把...硬塞給某人 把...硬塞给…
palm2 (paːm) noun (also palm tree) a kind of tall tree, with broad, spreading leaves, which grows in hot countries. a coconut palm. 棕櫚樹 棕榈树
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palm (something)1. To conceal something in the palm of one's hand, as when stealing. When we were kids, we used to palm penny candies from the corner store all the time.2. To receive something discreetly or in secret. It turns out that the governor had been palming percentages of profits from companies she'd given preference to. We're supposed to pool our tips and divide them at the end of the night, but it turns out that Daniel had been palming his the whole time.3. To grasp a ball, typically a basketball, with one hand by extending the fingers around its surface. His hands were so big that he palmed the basketball like it was a baseball.See also: palmpalm tv. to conceal something in the hand as in a theft or the performance of a magic trick; to receive and conceal a tip or a bribe. The kid palmed the candy bar and walked right out of the store. See:- an itching palm
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palm, common name for members of the Palmae, a large family of chiefly tropical trees, shrubs, and vines. Most species are treelike, characterized by a crown of compound leaves, called fronds, terminating a tall, woody, unbranched stem. The fruits, covered with a tough fleshy, fibrous, or leathery outer layer, usually contain a large amount of endosperm in the seed (stored food). Although the palms are of limited use in the United States and other temperate areas, their economic importance in the tropical regions can exceed that of the grasses. Members of the family often furnish food, shelter, clothing, and other necessities of life for entire populations; an ancient Hindu song about the Palmyra palm (Borassus flabelliformis) of India enumerates 801 uses for the plant. Among the most important palms providing food and other products are the coconutcoconut, fruit of the coco palm (Cocos nucifera), a tree widely distributed through tropical regions. The seed is peculiarly adapted to dispersal by water because the large pod holding the nut is buoyant and impervious to moisture. ..... Click the link for more information. , datedate, name for a palm (Phoenix dactylifera) and for its edible fruit. Probably native to Arabia and North Africa, it has from earliest times been a principal food in many desert and tropical regions. ..... Click the link for more information. , and sagosago [Malay], edible starch extracted from the pithlike center of several E Asian palms (chiefly Metroxylon sagu) or sometimes of cycads. The starch is an important item in the diet in some parts of E Asia and is exported for use in foods (e.g. ..... Click the link for more information. . Palm sugar (jaggery) is obtained from the sap of several palms, e.g., species of Phoenix, Cocos, Arenga (in India), and Raphia (in Africa). Palm toddy, or wine, is made especially in Africa and Southeast Asia. The fruit of the betelbetel , masticatory made from slices of betel palm seeds (called betel nuts) smeared onto a betel pepper leaf together with other aromatic flavorings and lime paste and rolled up. ..... Click the link for more information. palm provides the world's most-used masticatory. Carnaubacarnauba , wax obtained from the wax palm, or carnauba (Copernicia cerifera), of Brazil. It is secreted by the leaves, apparently in defense against the hot winds and droughts of its native habitat, and the resultant coating is removed by drying and flailing. ..... Click the link for more information. wax is obtained from a Brazilian species. Among the important palm fibers are raffiaraffia or raphia , fiber obtained from the raffia palm of Madagascar, exported for various uses, such as tying up plants that require support, binding together vegetables to be marketed, and weaving baskets, hats, and mats. ..... Click the link for more information. and rattanrattan , name for a number of plants of the genera Calamus, Daemonorops, and Korthalsia climbing palms of tropical Asia, belonging to the family Palmae (palm family). ..... Click the link for more information. . Daemonorops draco yields dragon's blooddragon's blood, name for a red resin obtained from a number of different plants. It was held by early Greeks, Romans, and Arabs to have medicinal properties; Dioscorides and other early writers described it. ..... Click the link for more information. , a resin. Another palm-fruit product, taguatagua , fruit of the ivory, or ivory-nut, palms (Phytelephas species), which flourish in tropical America from Paraguay to Panama. The female palms bear large woody, burrlike fruits, each containing several seeds about the size of hen's eggs in P. macrocarpa. ..... Click the link for more information. , is used as a substitute for ivory. Species native to the United States include the tall royal palm of Florida and Cuba (usually Roystonea regia in Florida) and the California fan palm (Washingtonia filifera) of the Southwest and Mexico, much planted as an avenue ornamental. The palmetto palmpalmetto palm or palmetto [Span.,=little palm], common name for palm trees of the genera Sabal and Serenoa, ranging from the sandy pinelands of the S United States to Colombia. ..... Click the link for more information. is the characteristic underbrush plant of the SE United States. Cabbage palm is a name applied to several species whose young heads of tender leaves are cooked as vegetables; these include the coconut palm, a royal palm (R. oleracea), and the cabbage palmetto (Sabal palmetto). The largest known plant seed, enclosed in a fruit weighing up to 40 lb (18 kg), is borne by Lodoicea maldivica, a palm of the Seychelles, variously called the Seychelles nut palm, the coco-de-mer, or the double coconut. The talipot palm, Corypha umbraculifera, has leaf blades that may be up to 16 ft (4.9 m) across and the largest compound inflorescence, or flowerhead, in the plant kingdom. Palm oil is the fat pressed from the fibrous flesh of the fruit of many palms, principally the coconut palm, the African oil palm (Elaeis guineensis), the peach palm (Bactris gasipaes), the babassu palm (Orbignya species, especially O. phalerata), and other South American species. Commercial palm oils are used for soaps and candles, lubricants, margarine, fuel, feed (chiefly the caked residue remaining after the oil has been expressed), and many other purposes. The total output of palm oil equals that of all other nondrying oils combined. In Indonesia and Malaysia, the main producers of palm oil, the rapid expansion of palm oil plantations has become one of the main causes of deforestation. The palm family is classified in the division MagnoliophytaMagnoliophyta , division of the plant kingdom consisting of those organisms commonly called the flowering plants, or angiosperms. The angiosperms have leaves, stems, and roots, and vascular, or conducting, tissue (xylem and phloem). ..... Click the link for more information. , class Liliopsida, order Arecales. PalmIn Jesus' day many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern peoples used the palm branch or palm tree as a symbol. The early Christians adopted these symbols from the cultures that surrounded them and reinterpreted them. In early Christian art the palm branch often represents martyrdom. It may also stand for heaven, peace, and victory. During the Lent and Easter seasons, however, the palm branch calls to mind Palm Sunday and all the events that the day commemorates.
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday falls on the Sunday before Easter, which is the sixth and last Sunday of Lent. It constitutes the first day of Holy Week, a week of observances commemorating the last events in Jesus' life. Palm Sunday celebrates Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem. According to the Bible crowds gathered to welcome him, hailing him as a prophet, that is, someone who understands and speaks for God. As he rode by, mounted on a donkey, they greeted him with cries of "Hosanna," an exclamation praising God, which means "Save, we pray." Many reverenced him by taking off their own cloaks and throwing them in his path or by cutting green branches for him to ride on (Matthew 21, Mark 11, Luke 19). In the account of this event given in the Gospel according to John, people waved palm branches as Jesus rode by (John 12:12-15).
The Ancient Hebrews
The ancient Hebrews considered the palm a beautiful and noble tree, and associated it with joy, fertility, and God's blessing. In ancient times the Jews adopted the custom of carrying palm fronds, woven together with other branches, during the Feast of the Tabernacles. They also built and lived in huts made of palm leaves for the duration of this week-long celebration. During this joyous festival, also called Sukkot, they gave thanks to God for the harvest and rejoiced in their deliverance from exile and slavery.
Peoples of the Ancient Mediterranean and Middle East
The peoples of the ancient Middle East, including the Babylonians, Egyptians, Jews, and Assyrians, found many uses for the palm tree. The palm tree not only provided cool shade in the hot Middle Eastern climate, but also furnished food in the form of dates. Over the centuries the peoples of the Middle East discovered how to construct walls and fences with palm branches, weave palm fronds into roof thatching, mats and baskets, and spin the stringy material that grows at the crown of the tree into rope. They fermented palm sap to create an alcoholic beverage and pressed date kernels to obtain oil.
In ancient times the palm was considered beautiful and stately. Egyptian buildings often featured stylized columns modeled on the palm tree. Moreover, the builders of Egyptian, Assyrian, and Phoenician temples embellished their work with the image of the palm tree. According to the Bible, Jewish craftsmen adorned the temple built by King Solomon with carvings of cherubim, flowers, and palm trees (1 Kings 6:29).
The palm served as a spiritual symbol for a number of ancient peoples. The ancient Greeks sometimes used the palm tree as an emblem of the sun god, Apollo. The Greek word for palm, phoenix, tied it closely to the mythological bird believed to have eternal life. Some writers assert that various Middle Eastern peoples, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Assyrians, considered the palm sacred in some way. Because it was known for its beautiful palm trees, the Greeks and Romans named the land of Phoenicia (which lies mostly in modern Lebanon) after the Greek word for palm. Indeed the ancient Phoenician cities of Tyre and Sidon minted coins stamped with the image of the palm tree. Numerous ancient Jewish coins also feature palm trees.
The ancient Romans themselves used the palm branch as a symbol of victory. Roman soldiers paraded with palm branches as a way of announcing their military conquests. After the defeat of the Jewish uprising against Rome in 70 A.D., the Romans issued a coin picturing a weeping woman underneath a palm tree.
Christians
The early Christians also used the palm branch as a symbol. They borrowed the Roman interpretation of the palm branch as an emblem of victory but added their own twist to this interpretation. For the early Christians the palm branch represented a victory of the spirit rather than a military victory. As such the palm branch quickly became a symbol of martyrdom. It was also used to represent heaven, peace, and hope. In early Christian artwork the image of the palm tree sometimes stood for the Tree of Life and was used as an emblem of Christ (see also Cross; Tree of the Cross).
By the Middle Ages lengthy palm processions were an important feature of Palm Sunday celebrations. In western Europe medieval pilgrims often carried palm branches as symbols of their status as pilgrims, perhaps echoing this seasonal custom.
Further Reading
Becker, Udo. "Palm Tree." In his The Continuum Encyclopedia of Symbols. New York: Continuum, 1994. Heath, Sidney. The Romance of Symbolism. 1909. Reprint. Detroit, MI: Gale Research, 1976. Knapp, Justina. Christian Symbols and How to Use Them. 1935. Reprint. Detroit, MI: Gale Research, 1974. Lehner, Ernst, and Johanna Lehner. Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and Trees. 1960. Reprint. Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, 1990. Murphy, F. X. "Palm." In New Catholic Encyclopedia. Volume 10. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1967. "Palm." In Richard Cavendish, ed. Man, Myth and Magic. Volume 14. New York: Marshall Cavendish, 1997. "Palm." In Leland Ryken, James C. Wilhoit, and Tremper Longman III, eds. Dictionary of Biblical Imagery. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1998. Webber, F. R. Church Symbolism. 1938. Second edition, revised. Reprint. Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, 1992. palm[päm] (anatomy) The flexor or volar surface of the hand. (botany) Any member of the monocotyledonous family Arecaceae; most are trees with a slender, unbranched trunk and a terminal crown of large leaves that are folded between the veins. palmappeared on martyrs’ graves. [Christian Symbolism: Appleton, 73]See: Martyrdom
palmsign of triumph. [N. T.: Revelation 7:9]See: Victorypalm11. the inner part of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers 2. a corresponding part in animals, esp apes and monkeys 3. a linear measure based on the breadth or length of a hand, equal to three to four inches or seven to ten inches respectively 4. a hard leather shield worn by sailmakers to protect the palm of the hand 5. a. the side of the blade of an oar that faces away from the direction of a boat's movement during a stroke b. the face of the fluke of an anchor 6. a flattened or expanded part of the antlers of certain deer
palm2 any treelike plant of the tropical and subtropical monocotyledonous family Arecaceae (formerly Palmae or Palmaceae), usually having a straight unbranched trunk crowned with large pinnate or palmate leaves Palm(Palm, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.palm.com) A manufacturer of smartphones that popularized the handheld personal digital assistant (PDA) market. In 2010, Palm was acquired by HP.
Palm was founded in 1992 by Jeff Hawkins. Its first PDA, the Zoomer, was unsuccessfully marketed by Tandy. However, after Palm was acquired by U.S. Robotics in 1995, its products took off. In 1996, the PalmPilot 1000 and 5000 sold more than 350,000 units by year end. Although the "Pilot" name was later dropped, many referred to all Palm PDAs and even non-Palm PDAs as PalmPilots.
The Palm devices popularized the pen interface and handwriting recognition (first called "Graffiti") that was also licensed by Apple for its own organizer (see Newton).
In 1998, the Palm creators left U.S. Robotics, which by then had merged into 3Com, and founded Handspring. Handspring licensed the Palm OS and introduced the Visor, the first Palm PDA clone.
In 2000, Palm was spun off as a separate company, and in 2002 was divided into independent businesses: palmOne for hardware and PalmSource for software. Later renamed Palm, Inc., palmOne produced PDAs and smartphones. In 2003, Palm acquired the Treo brand from Handspring, which was designed to combine PDA and cellphone, and the Palm product line eventually evolved into smartphones only, including the Pre, Treo and Centro models.
PalmSource was set up to license the Palm OS platform and HotSync technology that synchronizes data between handhelds and PCs. Running on a variety of CPUs from Motorola, Intel, TI and ARM, the Palm OS has been used in more than 40 million handhelds and smartphones worldwide. In 2005, PalmSource became a subsidiary of Japan-based ACCESS CO., LTD., changing its name to ACCESS a year later and licensing the source code back to Palm, Inc. See webOS, PDA and Palm Pre.
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palm [pahm] the hollow or flexor surface of the hand. adj., adj pal´mar.palm (pahlm), [TA] The flat of the hand; the flexor or anterior surface of the hand, exclusive of the thumb and fingers; the opposite of the dorsum of the hand. Synonym(s): palma [TA], palmar region ☆ [L. palma] palm (päm)n.a. The inner surface of the hand that extends from the wrist to the base of the fingers.b. The similar part of the forefoot of a quadruped. palm′ful′ n.palm (pahlm) [TA] The flat of the hand; the flexor or anterior surface of the hand, exclusive of the thumb and fingers; the opposite of the dorsum. Synonym(s): palma [TA] . [L. palma]Patient discussion about palmQ. when my aunt went through chemo (for colon cancer) her palms became VERY sensitive and had a burning feeling is there any way to prevent this from happening to my mom who is starting her chemo now? If not, what it the best treatment for it?A. What you describe sounds like peripheral neuropathy, a well known side effect of platinum chemotherapy which is used for colon cancer. Several measures, including giving infusion of calcium and magnesium, and glutathione were found to reduce the rate of this complication, although further studies are necessary. However, the information is only general advice, since I haven't examined your mother so if you have any questions about this subject, it may be wise to consult a doctor (e.g. oncologist). You may read more here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cancerchemotherapy.html
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palm Related to palm: palm oil, palm reading, Palm SundaySynonyms for palmnoun handSynonymsphrase have someone in the palm of your handSynonyms- in your power
- in your control
- in your clutches
- have someone at your mercy
phrase palm someone offSynonyms- fob someone off
- dismiss
- disregard
- pooh-pooh
phrase palm something off on someoneSynonyms- foist something on
- force something upon
- impose something upon
- pass something off
- thrust something upon
- unload something upon
Synonyms for palmnoun the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingersSynonymsRelated Words- region
- area
- hand
- manus
- mitt
- paw
- thenar
noun a linear unit based on the length or width of the human handRelated Words- linear measure
- linear unit
noun any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leavesSynonymsRelated Words- Arecaceae
- family Arecaceae
- family Palmaceae
- family Palmae
- palm family
- Palmaceae
- Palmae
- sago palm
- feather palm
- fan palm
- calamus
- fishtail palm
- coco
- coco palm
- cocoa palm
- coconut palm
- coconut tree
- Cocos nucifera
- coconut
- corozo
- corozo palm
- Euterpe oleracea
- cabbage palm
- cabbage tree
- Livistona australis
- Nipa fruticans
- nipa palm
- Raffia farinifera
- raffia palm
- Raffia ruffia
- lady palm
- royal palm
- Roystonea regia
- Roystonea oleracea
- tree
noun an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other eventSynonyms- laurel wreath
- medal
- decoration
- ribbon
- medallion
Related Words- accolade
- honor
- laurels
- honour
- award
- Congressional Medal of Honor
- Medal of Honor
- Distinguished Service Medal
- Distinguished Service Cross
- Navy Cross
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Air Medal
- Silver Star
- Silver Star Medal
- Bronze Star
- Bronze Star Medal
- Order of the Purple Heart
- Purple Heart
- Oak Leaf Cluster
- Victoria Cross
- Distinguished Conduct Medal
- Distinguished Service Order
- Croix de Guerre
- Medaille Militaire
verb touch, lift, or hold with the handsSynonymsRelated Words- field
- touch
- fumble
- manipulate
- manhandle
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