Definition

A birth defect where a person's foot is twisted out of shape or position, often causing difficulty in walking.

Example

The doctor diagnosed the baby with clubfoot after noticing the unusual shape of the foot.

Conversation

Did you hear about Sam's condition?

Yeah, I heard he has clubfoot, right?

Exactly, it must be tough for him sometimes.

I can only imagine, but he's really handling it well.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Clubfoot is formed from "club" (from Old English *clyppe*, meaning a heavy stick or cudgel) and "foot" (from Old English *fōt*, meaning the lower limb). The term describes a foot that is twisted or deformed, resembling the shape of a club.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'heavy stick' ('club') and a 'lower limb' ('foot') to remember that 'clubfoot' refers to a foot that is twisted like a club.

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