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pes planus

pes planus

7.3
A condition where the foot's arch is very low so the whole sole touches the ground
  • noun
  • /pɛs ˈplænəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : pie plano
  • People with pes planus may experience foot pain during prolonged standing or walking.

Examples

  • Special orthotic shoes can help manage the symptoms of pes planus.

  • The doctor diagnosed him with pes planus after examining his feet.

  • Many children are diagnosed with pes planus during their early years.

  • The doctor explained that pes planus can lead to joint pain.

  • People with pes planus often feel discomfort in their feet after standing for long periods.

  • Wearing supportive shoes can alleviate some discomfort associated with pes planus.

  • The physical therapist advised exercises to strengthen the muscles affected by pes planus.

Synonyms

flatfoot
vspes planus
1 6.5

A foot with a low arch so the bottom is flat and spread out

is the clinical term used in medicine rather than everyday speech
sunken arch
vspes planus
  • Specialized
6.1

A foot problem where the middle part is flat so the whole bottom of the foot touches the ground

is the medical name emphasizing clinical diagnosis of the flattened arch
splayfoot
vspes planus
  • Specialized
9.3

A foot whose inner curve has fallen so it looks flat and wide

refers to the medical condition without stressing the widened shape

Antonyms

pes cavus
  • Specialized
9.9

A foot with a very high arch and toes that bend like claws

How Arched

pes cavus
  • Specialized
9.9
arch
16 6.8
pes planus
  • Specialized
7.3

Surface Forms

pes planus singular
pes planes plural

Morphology

pes + planus

This is a Latin medical term rather than a productive English phrase: the second element 'planus' is not an English word in the provided data, so a B1 learner would not be able to transparently compose the meaning from the constituents. Although historically 'pes' = foot and 'planus' = flat would yield 'flat foot', recognising that requires knowledge of Latin/medical roots beyond B1, making the MWE opaque to average learners.

Etymology

Pes planus comes from Latin: pes means 'foot' and planus means 'flat'. So you can picture the whole bottom of the foot lying flat on the ground, and that is why pes planus means 'flat foot' today.