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Meaning of "hallux" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HALLUX

New Latin, from Late Latin allex big toe.
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PRONUNCIATION OF HALLUX

hallux  [ˈhæləks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HALLUX

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Hallux is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HALLUX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

hallux

Toe

Toes are the digits of the foot of a tetrapod. Animal species such as cats that walk on their toes are described as being digitigrade. Humans, and other animals that walk on the soles of their feet, are described as being plantigrade; unguligrade animals are those that walk on hooves at the tips of their toes.

Definition of hallux in the English dictionary

The definition of hallux in the dictionary is the first digit on the hind foot of a mammal, bird, reptile, or amphibian; the big toe of man.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HALLUX


abrasax
əˈbræsəks
Appomattox
ˌæpəˈmætəks
ballocks
ˈbɒləks
barracks
ˈbærəks
bollocks
ˈbɒləks
buttocks
ˈbʌtəks
flummox
ˈflʌməks
lummox
ˈlʌməks
Pollux
ˈpɒləks
prehallux
priːˈhæləks
Trossachs
ˈtrɒsəks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HALLUX

hallower
Hallowmas
Hallowmass
halloysite
Hallstatt
Hallstattian
hallucal
hallucinant
hallucinate
hallucination
hallucinational
hallucinative
hallucinator
hallucinatory
hallucinogen
hallucinogenic
hallucinosis
hallux valgus
hallway

WORDS THAT END LIKE HALLUX

acid reflux
afflux
Benelux
Castor and Pollux
conflux
efflux
electric flux
flux
influx
luminous flux
lux
magnetic flux
microlux
millilux
neutron flux
radiant flux
reflux
superflux

Synonyms and antonyms of hallux in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hallux» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HALLUX

Find out the translation of hallux to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hallux from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hallux» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hallux
570 millions of speakers

English

hallux
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

hallux
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إبهام القدم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Hallux
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

hálux
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

hallux
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hallux
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hallux
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hallux
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

第一趾
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

모지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hallux
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hallux
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காற்பெருவிரல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Hallux
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

halluks
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

alluce
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

palucha
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Hallux
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

hallux
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

hallux
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Hallux
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

hallux
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

hallux
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hallux

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HALLUX»

The term «hallux» is regularly used and occupies the 71.754 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HALLUX» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hallux

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HALLUX»

Discover the use of hallux in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hallux and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Lovell and Winter's Pediatric Orthopaedics
Although long- term studies are not documented for this procedure, recognized problems with long-term outcome of triple arthrodesis are well recognized and alternatives should be sought (188,226,227,232). Juvenile Hallux Valgus Definition ...
Wood W. Lovell, Robert B. Winter, Raymond T. Morrissy, 2006
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Conservative Management of Sports Injuries
Running has a lift-off phase that does not require dorsiflexion of the hallux. Walking, however, has a toe-off phase that requires further hallux dorsiflexion that may irritate the injured joint. Hallux Limitus. Hallux limitus may be the result of ...
Thomas E. Hyde, Marianne S. Gengenbach, 2007
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Women's Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
In athletes, hallux valgus has been associated with abnormal pronation of the subtalar joint.17-18 The athlete who has a bunion usually has a swollen, red, painful joint, and an obvious deformity (bunion) is noted at the first metatarsal head.
Nadya Swedan, 2001
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Adult Orthopaedic Nursing
DEFORMITIES OF THE TOES HALLUX VALGUS (BUNION) Hallux valgus (Fig. 11-17) is a deformity of the foot characterized by (1) a valgus deformity of the great toe at the MTP joint so that the base of the proximal phalanx is subluxed ...
Delores Christina Schoen, 2000
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Primer on the Rheumatic Diseases
In hallux valgus, deviation of the large toe lateral to the midline and deviation of the first metatarsal medially occurs. A bunion (adventitious bursa) on the head of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint may be present, often causing pain, ...
John H. Klippel, John H. Stone, L eslie J. Crofford, 2008
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Surgical Reconstruction of the Diabetic Foot and Ankle
Whether one or both sesamoids are removed, the biomechanics of the first ray can become altered. Removal of a tibial sesamoid may worsen HAV, whereas fibular sesamoidectomy may cause a hallux varus deformity. Complete removal of ...
Thomas Zgonis, 2009
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Pediatric Orthopedics in Practice
3.4.5.7 Congenital hallux varus > Definition Congenital medial deviation of the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint and the great toe. Occurrence This is a fairly rare deformity that is occasionally combined with a shortened 1st metatarsal. We are not ...
Fritz Hefti, F. Freuler, R. Hinchcliffe, 2007
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The Foot and Ankle
INDICATIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS In 1925, Akin ( 1 ) described a procedure for correction of hallux valgus that involved resection of the medial prominence of the first metatarsal head and a medial wedge osteotomy of the proximal ...
Harold B. Kitaoka, 2002
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Clinical Skills in Treating the Foot
Figure 14.14 Iatrogenic hallux varus from overcorrection of hallux valgus. The metatarsals were splinted together with an internal wire. of load to a second or third metatarsal is undesirable. Elevatory osteotomies must be used with caution,  ...
Warren Turner, Linda M. Merriman, 2005
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An Atlas of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Hallux rigidus is a condition of the hallux metatarsophalangeal joint characterized by pain and limitation of motion. This entity has been known for a hundred years and is probably second only to hallux valgus as a cause of hallux symptoms.
Nikolaus Wülker, Michael M. Stephens, Andrea Cracchiolo, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HALLUX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hallux is used in the context of the following news items.
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Acumed Introduces Unique Approach to Compression at AOFAS …
... Akin osteotomy, midfoot and hindfoot arthrodeses or osteotomies, fixation of osteotomies for hallux valgus treatment (Scarf and Chevron), ... «SYS-CON Media, Jul 15»
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BME Launches The Speed Triad™ Nitinol Bone Fixation Implant …
“I have been using Speed Triad in patients with mild to moderate hallux valgus for several months. Using the Triad definitely saves me time in ... «OrthoSpineNews, Jul 15»
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How to keep your feet looking great when you're older
... left foot, a quick look at the NHS website tells me that while badly fitting shoes can cause bunions, hallux valgus tends to run in families. «gulfnews.com, Jul 15»
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Image of the Week: Researchers Aid Reconstruction of …
Hallux with abducted elongated second toe, coiffured and 'blow-dried' Tanner grade 5 male pubic hair position and distribution, rectus ... «Laboratory Equipment, Jul 15»
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Researchers help reconstructing the Michelangelo bronzes
Hallux with abducted elongated second toe, coiffured and "blow-dried" Tanner grade 5 male pubic hair position and distribution, rectus ... «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
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Cirugías con pasos firmes
La cirugía de los juanetes, o hallux valgus, consiste en mover el primer dedo o el dedito grueso hacia la parte más lateral del pie, y el ... «Listín Diario, Jun 15»
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Are your feet killing you?
Shoes that are narrow or short on the toe box constrict the natural contours of the foot and play a factor in the development of blisters, hallux ... «Inquirer.net, Jun 15»
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Word to the wise: The English language and its neglected treasures
This is a really useful one because when you stub it you can shout HALLUX! as loud as you like and nobody can accuse you of swearing ... «Express.co.uk, Jun 15»
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Show those tootsies some TLC
“Usually surgery is only considered when the condition is too painful or unsightly and is causing hallux valgus, where the big toe is pushed ... «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Jun 15»
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Scientists grow chickens with feet like dinosaurs
Most modern birds have opposable thumb-like digits, known as the hallux, that allow them to grasp branches to perch on or to snatch up prey ... «Daily Mail, May 15»

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