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Clubfoot

Synonym(s)

  • club foot
  • congenital clubfoot
  • congenital equinovarus
  • congenital talipes equinovarus
  • equinovarus
  • talipes
  • talipes congenital
  • talipes equinovarus
  • talipes equinus
  • talipes valgus
  • talipes varus

Definition(s)

1: Any of numerous congenital deformities of the foot in which it is twisted out of position or shape--called also talipes. 2: A foot affected with clubfoot.

Definition from: Merriam-Webster's Medical DictionaryThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. by Merriam-Webster Inc.

See also Understanding Medical Terminology.

 
Published: June 17, 2013