hammertoe


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ham·mer·toe

(hăm′ər-tō′)
n.
A toe, usually the second, that is permanently flexed downward, resulting in a clawlike shape.
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hammertoe

(ˈhæməˌtəʊ)
n
1. (Pathology) a deformity of the bones of a toe causing the toe to be bent in a clawlike arch
2. (Pathology) such a toe
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ham•mer•toe

(ˈhæm ərˌtoʊ)

n.
1. a deformity of a toe, usu. the second or third, in which there is a permanent angular flexion of the joints.
2. a toe with such a deformity.
[1885–90]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun 1. hammertoe - a deformed toe which is bent in a clawlike arch
toe - one of the digits of the foot
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Translations

hammertoe

[ˈhæmətəʊ] N → dedo m (en) martillo
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hammertoe

n → Hammerzehe f → or -zeh m
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