Clubfoot Meaning in English
word
KLUB-foot
klub-FOOT
Definition
A clubfoot is a birth condition where a baby’s foot is twisted out of shape or position, making walking difficult if not treated.
Usage & Nuances
'Clubfoot' is a medical term, not used informally. You may see 'born with a clubfoot'. Sometimes used in plural for both feet: 'clubfeet'. Don't confuse with injuries or temporary foot problems.
Spanish: pie zamboPortuguese (BR): pé tortoPortuguese (PT): pé botoChinese (Simplified): 马蹄足Chinese (Traditional): 馬蹄足Hindi: घुँघराली टांग (clubfoot)Arabic: القدم الحنفاءBengali: ক্লাবফুটRussian: косолапостьJapanese: 内反足Vietnamese: bàn chân khoèoKorean: 선천성 만곡족Turkish: çarpık ayakUrdu: کلَب فُٹIndonesian: kaki pengkor - kaki bengkok (medis)
Example Sentences
The baby was born with a clubfoot.
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Doctors can treat clubfoot with special casts.
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Some children with clubfoot may need surgery.
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Thanks to early treatment, you can barely tell he ever had a clubfoot.
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Her parents were worried when they learned about the clubfoot, but the doctors reassured them.
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Growing up with a clubfoot wasn’t easy, but he never gave up on walking.
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