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talipes equinus

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Main Entry: talipes equi·nus
Pronunciation: -'ek-wi-n&s
Function: noun
: a congenital deformity of the foot in which the sole is permanentlyflexed so that walking is done on the toes without touching the heel to the ground
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talipes equinus talipes e·qui·nus (ĭ-kwī'nəs)
n.
A deformity resulting in permanent extension of the foot so that only the ball rests on the ground.

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