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Clavus (Noun)

Meaning

A hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The doctor diagnosed her with a clavus on her big toe, caused by years of wearing high heels.
  • After a long hike, he noticed a painful clavus forming on the side of his toe.
  • She tried to file down the clavus on her toe, but it only seemed to get worse.
  • The podiatrist recommended that she wear shoes with a wider toe box to alleviate the clavus.
  • The repeated friction from her shoes caused a clavus to form on the top of her toe, making every step painful.

Synonyms

  • Corn

Hypernyms

  • Callosity
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