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equinus

equinus

9.3
Having the shape or movement of a horse, often used in medicine to describe body parts
  • adjective
  • /ˈɛkwɪnəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : equino
  • Physical therapy was recommended to treat the equinus deformity in her ankle.

Examples

  • An equinus gait can make walking difficult for some patients.

  • The doctor noted an equinus position of the patient's foot during the examination.

  • The patient has an equinus deformity in the foot.

  • Children with equinus may experience difficulty walking.

  • During the examination, the doctor observed an equinus position of the patient's foot, which indicates a deformity.

  • To improve her mobility, the physical therapist focused on correcting the equinus deformity in her ankle.

  • Patients with an equinus gait often find it challenging to walk normally due to the position of their feet.

Synonyms

equine
vsequinus
9 6.6

Relating to horses and animals like them

is used specifically in medical contexts to describe certain deformities
horsey
vsequinus
  • Informal
1 6.0

Looking or behaving like a horse

is a formal medical term used to describe specific deformities
horselike
vsequinus
3.6

Having the shape or movement of a horse

is used mainly in medical language to indicate specific deformities

Compounds

talipes equinus
  • Specialized
9.9

A foot problem where the toes point down and the heel cannot touch the ground

Surface Forms

equinus positive

Morphology

equinus = equine (semi-transparent) = equin + us

The term 'equinus' is derived from 'equine' with a specialized medical suffix, making it semi-transparent.

Etymology

Equinus comes from the Latin equus, which means 'horse', and shares the same root as equine. In medicine it describes something that looks 'horse-like' in shape or position, for example a foot posture that resembles a horse's hoof, so the word explains why doctors call certain deformities 'equinus'.