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talipes

/təˈlaɪpiːz/ noun · British & US
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What does talipes mean?

noun

A congenital deformity of the foot, in which the foot is twisted out of shape, often resulting in a club foot.

Example

"The baby was born with talipes, which required surgery to correct."

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