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Definition of Talipes

1. Noun. Congenital deformity of the foot usually marked by a curled shape or twisted position of the ankle and heel and toes.

Definition of Talipes

1. n. The deformity called clubfoot. See Clubfoot.

Definition of Talipes

1. Noun. The ankle and foot ¹

2. Noun. (medical) clubfoot (abbreviation from talipes equinovarus (TEV)) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Talipes

1. clubfoot [n TALIPES] - See also: clubfoot

Medical Definition of Talipes

1. The deformity called clubfoot. See Clubfoot. Several varieties are distinguished; as, Talipes varus, in which the foot is drawn up and bent inward; T. Valgus, in which the foot is bent outward; T. Equinus, in which the sole faces backward and the patient walks upon the balls of the toes; and T. Calcaneus (called also talus), in which the sole faces forward and the patient walks upon the heel. Origin: NL, fr. L. Talus an ankle + pes, pedis, a foot; cf. L. Talipedare to be weak in the feet, properly, to walk on the ankles. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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