Claudication (Noun)
Meaning
Disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's severe claudication made it difficult for her to walk even short distances without experiencing pain and discomfort in her legs.
- His doctor warned him that if he didn't quit smoking, his claudication would only worsen and he might lose his ability to walk altogether.
- After years of working on her feet, the elderly woman developed claudication that made it challenging for her to walk to the mailbox without assistance.
- The man's claudication was so severe that he had to rely on a wheelchair to get around, as even standing for short periods was too painful.
- Due to her claudication, the woman had to adjust her daily routine to include more rest breaks and prioritize tasks that didn't require standing or walking for long periods.