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ANNULAR FINGER

\ɐnjˈʊlɑː fˈɪŋɡə], \ɐnjˈʊlɑː fˈɪŋɡə], \ɐ_n_j_ˈʊ_l_ɑː f_ˈɪ_ŋ_ɡ_ə]\

Definitions of ANNULAR FINGER

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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The fourth finger, so called from the wedding ring being worn thereon. See Digitus. Of old, it was believed, that there is a medium of direct communication between the ring finger and the heart.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

See ring f.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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