Clubfoot
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Clubfoot is a noun meaning (medicine) A congenital deformity of the foot in which the ankle, heel and toes are twisted.
Meaning
(medicine) A congenital deformity of the foot in which the ankle, heel and toes are twisted.
Example Sentences
He stood still as much as he could, with his club-foot behind the other, so that it should not attract notice.
At his lower extremities, he exhibited the deformity which is popularly known as "a club-foot." But he carried his lameness, as he carried his years, gayly.
The cure developed by Dr. Ponseti in the 1950s relies on physical manipulation. In each step of the treatment, a child’s clubfoot is stretched and turned slightly outward, and a hip-to-foot plaster cast, like the ones shown in the photograph, is then applied.
Word Forms
- clubfeet
- club foot
- club-foot
Synonyms for clubfoot
Depending on context, synonyms include polt foot, talipes.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include talipes, flatfoot, clawfoot, dropfoot, footsie, forefoot.
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