talipes calcaneus

/ˌtæləˈpiz kælˌkeɪniəs/
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Definitions of talipes calcaneus
  1. noun
    talipes in which the toes are pointed upward and the person walks on the heel of the foot
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    type of:
    clubfoot, talipes
    congenital deformity of the foot usually marked by a curled shape or twisted position of the ankle and heel and toes
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