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talipes /tal·i·pes/ (tal´ĭ-pēz) a congenital deformity in which the foot is twisted out of shape or position; it may be in dorsiflexion (t. calca´neus), in plantar flexion (t. equi´nus), abducted and everted (t. val´gus or flatfoot), abducted and inverted (t. va´rus), or various combinations (t. calcaneoval´gus, t. calcaneova´rus, t. equinoval´gus, or t. equinova´rus) .
talipes [tal′ipēz] Etymology: L, talus, ankle, pes, foot a deformity of the foot and ankle, usually congenital, in which the foot is twisted and relatively fixed in an abnormal position. Talipes refers to deformities that involve the foot and ankle, whereas pes refers only to deformities of the foot. Kinds of talipes include talipes calcaneovalgus, talipes calcaneovarus, and talipes equinovarus. See also clawfoot, flatfoot. talipes, n a congenital deformity of the ankle and foot wherein the foot is twisted and fixed in an abnormal position. talipes see dactylomegaly. talipes Latin, talipes = talus–ankle + pes–foot A general term for clubfoot–a congenital foot deformity involving the talus. See Clubfoot. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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