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.