talipes
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- noun
- /ˈtælɪˌpiːz/
- Specialized
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talipes
- Surgery and corrective casting are common methods used to manage talipes in young children.
Examples
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Doctors explained that talipes can range from mild to severe, affecting either one or both feet.
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The doctor diagnosed him with talipes at birth.
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The infant was diagnosed with talipes shortly after birth and referred to a specialist for treatment.
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Many children with talipes require corrective surgery.
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The doctor diagnosed the newborn with talipes, which requires treatment to correct the foot's position.
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He was born with talipes, causing his foot to twist at an awkward angle.
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After his talipes surgery, the young boy was able to walk normally for the first time.
Synonyms
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A foot born twisted so the ankle, heel, and toes point inward or downward
A foot problem where the toes point down and the heel cannot touch the ground
A foot condition where the toes point up and someone walks on the heel
A foot turned outward so the sole faces away from the center of the body
Compounds
- Specialized
A foot condition where the toes point up and someone walks on the heel
- Specialized
A foot problem where the toes point down and the heel cannot touch the ground
- Specialized
A foot turned outward so the sole faces away from the center of the body
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word talipes comes from the Latin parts talus ('ankle') and pes ('foot'), literally 'ankle-foot'. It names a problem where the foot is turned or twisted at the ankle, which is why talipes refers to the deformity someone is often born with.