clubfoot

Thân thiện

A newborn baby's clubfoot is gently held by a doctor's hands.

Definition

Noun: A congenital deformity of the foot, typically characterized by an inward and downward twisting of the ankle, heel, and toes, resulting in an abnormal, often curled, shape and position. It is a condition present at birth.

Usage

The term "clubfoot" is a medical and general term used to describe the specific congenital condition. It is typically used as a non-count noun when referring to the condition in general, but can be used as a count noun when referring to an individual instance.

Examples

• The newborn was diagnosed with clubfoot in his left foot.
• Early treatment for clubfoot often involves gentle stretching and casting.
• She was born with bilateral clubfoot, affecting both feet.
• Modern orthopedic techniques can correct clubfoot very effectively.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Terminology: In formal medical contexts, the condition is often referred to by its Latin name, .
  • The diagnosis was talipes equinovarus, commonly known as clubfoot.

Variants and Related Words

• Clubfooted (adjective): Having clubfoot.
  • The historical figure was often described as clubfooted.

Synonyms

• Talipes (medical term)
• Congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV) (full medical term)

Notes on Meaning

The term specifically refers to the congenital deformity. It is not used to describe feet that are misshapen due to injury or other acquired conditions later in life. The imagery in the name "clubfoot" comes from the foot's resemblance to the head of a golf club.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• talipes