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单词 hammertoe
释义

hammertoe

noun

ham·​mer·​toe ˈha-mər-ˌtō How to pronounce hammertoe (audio)
: a deformed claw-shaped toe (usually the second toe) that results from permanent angular flexion between one or both phalangeal joints
A poorly fitting shoe can cause hellish problems, from bunions and corns to hammertoes Consumer Reports

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web So can having bunions or hammertoes, or having a condition like rheumatoid arthritis that can cause joints to swell. Nina Bahadur, SELF, 18 Apr. 2018 High heels generally shift your weight forward to the balls of your feet, putting entirely too much pressure on your muscles and joints and potentially causing pain, along with issues like bunions and hammertoes over time. Nina Bahadur, SELF, 18 Apr. 2018 Podiatrists can prescribe orthotics, treat ingrown toenails, provide diabetic foot care and perform surgical procedures such as bunionectomies and hammertoe repair. Consumer Reports, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2017 What to do: To prevent or ease pain caused by bunions and hammertoes, choose shoes with a round, deep toe box, Andersen says. Consumer Reports, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1885, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

hammertoe

noun

ham·​mer·​toe ˌham-ər-ˈtō How to pronounce hammertoe (audio)
: a deformed claw-shaped toe and especially the second that results from permanent angular flexion between one or both phalangeal joints

called also claw toe

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