talipes

[ tal-uh-peez ]

noun

1. a clubfoot.
2. the condition of being clubfooted.

talipes

/ ˈtælɪˌpiːz /

noun

1. a congenital deformity of the foot by which it is twisted in any of various positions
2. a technical name for club foot

Word History and Origins

Origin of talipes¹

1835–45; tali- + Latin pēs foot

Word History and Origins

Origin of talipes¹

C19: New Latin, from Latin tālus ankle + pēs foot

Example Sentences

Valgus, val′gus, n. a bow-legged man: a form of club-foot—talipes valgus:—pl.

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Musculature of legs was in a constant mild clonus, and the right foot was kept in position of talipes equinovarus.

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In talipes calcaneus the toes are pointed upwards and the foot rests on the heel.

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Talipes equinus is that form in which the heel does not touch the ground, the child resting on the toes.

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Talipes Equino-Varis (down and in foot) is the most common form of this deformity.

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