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taliped

taliped

9.9
Having a foot that is turned inward from birth
  • adjective
  • /ˈtælɪˌpɛd/
  • Specialized
: talipédico
  • The taliped child required special shoes.

Examples

  • Many taliped patients benefit from physical therapy.

  • A taliped child was fitted with orthopedic shoes to provide better support while learning to walk.

  • Special shoes and therapy can greatly help a taliped improve mobility.

  • Support groups exist for those born as a taliped to share their experiences.

  • The doctor examined the child's foot and confirmed he was a taliped.

  • The pediatrician explained that a taliped often needs surgical intervention to correct the foot's structure.

  • Children diagnosed as taliped may require tailored treatments to enhance their walking abilities.

Synonyms

clubfooted
vstaliped
  • Specialized
1 9.4

Having a foot turned down and inward so the sole cannot lie flat on the ground

is a general term for a deformed lower limb condition often including that twist

Surface Forms

taliped positive

Morphology

taliped = talipes (opaque) = tali + ped

The word 'taliped' is derived from 'talipes', which is not transparently analysable to an average learner without specialized medical knowledge.

Etymology

The word taliped comes from Latin parts talus 'ankle' and pes 'foot', and the -ped part is the same root you see in pedal and pedestrian, which both relate to feet. So a taliped person has a foot that is turned or badly shaped, especially a 'clubfoot'.