hallux

hallux /hal·lux/ (hal´uks) pl. hal´luces   [L.] the great toe.

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hallux doloro´sus  a painful condition of the great toe, usually associated with flatfoot.

hallux flex´us  h. rigidus.

hallux mal´leus  hammer toe affecting the great toe.

hallux ri´gidus  painful flexion deformity of the great toe with limitation of motion at the metatarsophalangeal joint.

hallux val´gus  angulation of the great toe toward the other toes.

hallux va´rus  angulation of the great toe away from the other toes.

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hal·lux (hlks)

n. pl. hal·lu·ces (hly-sz, hl-)

1. The big toe.

2. A homologous or similar digit on the hind foot of certain mammals.

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hallux

[hal′əks] pl. halluces

Etymology: L, hallex, large toe

the great toe. Also spelled hallex.