Definition

Relating to the big toe.

Example

The doctor examined the hallucal area for any signs of injury.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term hallucal?

No, I haven’t. What does it mean?

It relates to the big toe, like in foot anatomy.

That’s interesting! I didn’t know there were specific terms for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hallucal is derived from "hallucis" (from Latin, meaning of the mind or imagination) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "hallucal" refers to something that pertains to or is related to hallucinations or the mind's imaginative processes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hallucis' relating to the mind or imagination, and remember that 'hallucal' pertains to those imaginative experiences.

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