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PRONUNCIATION OF HAMMERTOE

hammertoe  [ˈhæməˌtəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HAMMERTOE

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Hammertoe is a noun.
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WHAT DOES HAMMERTOE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Hammer toe

A hammer toe or contracted toe is a deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the second, third, or fourth toe causing it to be permanently bent, resembling a hammer. Mallet toe is a similar condition affecting the distal interphalangeal joint. Claw toe is another similar condition, with dorsiflexion of the proximal phalanx on the lesser metatarsophalangeal joint, combined with flexion of both the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints. Claw toe can affect the second, third, fourth, or fifth toes.

Definition of hammertoe in the English dictionary

The definition of hammertoe in the dictionary is a deformity of the bones of a toe causing the toe to be bent in a clawlike arch. Other definition of hammertoe is such a toe.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HAMMERTOE


aboiteau
ˈæbəˌtəʊ
aboiteaux
ˈæbəˌtəʊ
Erato
ˈɛrəˌtəʊ
kwaito
ˈkwaɪˌtəʊ
manito
ˈmænɪˌtəʊ
manitou
ˈmænɪˌtəʊ
mistletoe
ˈmɪsəlˌtəʊ
Sokoto
ˈsəʊkəˌtəʊ
subito
ˈsuːbɪˌtəʊ
tiptoe
ˈtɪpˌtəʊ
undertow
ˈʌndəˌtəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HAMMERTOE

hammer out
hammer price
hammer throw
hammer thrower
hammer-like
hammercloth
hammerer
Hammerfest
hammerhead
hammerheaded
hammering
hammerings
hammerkop
hammerless
hammerlock
hammerman
Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammerstein II
hammerstone

WORDS THAT END LIKE HAMMERTOE

big toe
camel toe
heel-and-toe
little toe
on tiptoe
peeptoe
Sillitoe
tic-tac-toe
tick-tack-toe
tippy-toe
toe
toe-to-toe
toetoe
top-to-toe

Synonyms and antonyms of hammertoe in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hammertoe» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HAMMERTOE

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1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en martillo
570 millions of speakers

English

hammertoe
510 millions of speakers

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hammertoe
380 millions of speakers
ar

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hammertoe
280 millions of speakers

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Hammertoe
278 millions of speakers

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hammertoe
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hammertoe
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hammertoe
220 millions of speakers

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Hammertoe
190 millions of speakers

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hammertoe
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

hammertoe
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

hammertoe
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Translator English - Javanese

Nggoleki
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hammertoe
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

hammertoe
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हॅमरटोए
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

içe kıvrık ayak başparmağı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

hammertoe
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hammertoe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Hammertoe
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

hammertoe
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

hammertoe
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Hamer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hammartå
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hammertoe
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hammertoe

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HAMMERTOE»

The term «hammertoe» is regularly used and occupies the 96.815 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HAMMERTOE» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HAMMERTOE»

Discover the use of hammertoe in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hammertoe and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Foot and Ankle
The procedure may or may not be combined with hammertoe correction of the associated digit. If concurrent hammertoe correction is being performed, a dorsal linear incision is made over the toe with a slight serpentine rotation across the ...
Thomas J. Chang, 2005
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Foot and Ankle: Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics
However, when reviewing the literature, the terms hammertoe and claw toe often are used somewhat interchangeably. ○ Mallet toe deformity is generally defined as a flexion deformity at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint of the toe (Fig.
Christopher W. DiGiovanni, Justin Greisberg, 2007
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Diseases in a Flash!: An Interactive, Flash-Card Approach
ICD-9-CM: 735.4 (hammertoe), [ICD-10: M20.4 (hammertoe), M20.6 735.8 (mallet toe), 735.5 (claw toe) (mallet toe), M20.5 (claw toe)] Hammertoe, mallet toe, and claw toe are deformities of a toe (see Fig. 14-28). Hammertoe is a condition in ...
Sharon Eagle, 2011
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The Foot Book: A Complete Guide to Healthy Feet
We recommend that anyone with a callus or corn over a hammertoe consult a podiatrist for proper paring of the thickened skin. Medicated pads or patches can be used on corns and calluses, but they also should be used cautiously (and not at ...
Jonathan D. Rose, Vincent J. Martorana, 2013
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Relief at Last!: The Prevention Guide to Natural Pain Relief
In recent years, some basic toe and foot exercises (things as simple as scrunching up a towel with your toes, or picking up marbles with your toes) have proven remarkably effective at reversing mild or moderate hammertoe (see details below).
Sari Harrar
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Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Foot and Ankle
Stephen A. Isham and Orlando E. Nunez These Minimal Invasive surgical (MIS) procedures are utilized for the treatment of a variety of hammertoe deformities. Performing transverse, combination, or wedge osteotomies in the proximal or ...
Nicola Maffulli, Mark Easley, 2010
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Contemporary Controversies in Foot and Ankle Surgery, An ...
3, July 2012 ISSN: 0891-8422 doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2012.04.006 Hammertoe Surgery Arthroplasty, Arthrodesis or Plantar Plate Repair? Klaus J. Kernbach, DPM KaiserNorthBayConsortium ResidencyProgram, Department of Podiatry, Kaiser ...
Neil Blitz, 2012
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Foot and Ankle Innovations in Latin America, An Issue of ...
Operation for the correction of hammertoe. NY Med J. 1910;41(13):649–650. 6. C . Young.An operationfor the correctionof hammertoe and claw-toe. J Bone Joint Surg. 1938;20(3):715–719. 7. H.L. Du Vries. Dislocation of the toe. JAMA. 1956 ...
Christian Ortiz, Emilio Wagner, 2012
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Functional Reconstruction of the Foot and Ankle
Patients with claw toe or hammertoe deformities frequently have metatarsalgia, keratosis of the metatarsal head, and other forefoot problems as a result of reduced weight bearing or lack of weight bearing by the toes. In advanced stages of ...
Sigvard T. Hansen, 2000
10
Minimally Invasive Forefoot Surgery in Clinical Practice
Hammertoe. Procedures. I-1 procedure. This procedure is a combination osteotomy at the base of the proximal phalanx with soft tissue releases of the two extensor and flexor tendons and, if necessary, a capsulotomy on the dorsal aspect of ...
Nicola Maffuli, Mark Easley, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HAMMERTOE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hammertoe is used in the context of the following news items.
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Bacterin Announces the Launch of ArthroFuse(TM)
Hammertoe deformity affects the proximal interphalangeal joint of the lesser metatarsals and often resulting in debilitating joint pain and ... «OrthoSpineNews, Jul 15»
2
Central Maine business briefs
... bunion and hammertoe surgery; foot and ankle reconstruction and revision, podiatric sports medicine, and nondiabetic and diabetic foot care, ... «Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel, Jul 15»
3
Meet the new sole-mates
... you wear flip-flops, your toes need to work harder to maintain the grip, which over the time can cause a medical condition called hammertoe. «Chandigarh Tribune, Jul 15»
4
Oh, those high heels
The shoes, yes, can transform outfits and bring you to the podiatrist quickly with bunions, hammertoe, neuromas and tears in the Achilles ... «Miami Herald, Jul 15»
5
Comedians: The Answer to the Satin Bonnet Epidemic
I call that The Boomerang Hammertoe Effect. Yes, Eddie – you DID that! And we are better for it. With all that's going on in the world right now, ... «ChicagoNow, Jun 15»
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Jo Wood on hammertoe: Ronnie Wood's ex reveals all on condition …
One of the original rock chicks, ex-model Jo Wood was diagnosed with a hammertoe three years ago, which she inherited from her father. Here ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jun 15»
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Iron Cowboy powers through triathlon despite painful blister
Lawrence has a condition on his foot known as hammertoe — which caused a massive blister on one of his toes, said 50-50-50 Challenge ... «Evansville Courier & Press, Jun 15»
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Failed Medicaid foot care proposal could cost taxpayers more
... would cost $1 million, but the expense of treating the complications from ingrown toenails, bunions and hammertoe will be more costly. «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jun 15»
9
Flip flops pose serious foot problems
Gripping causes the toes to contract abnormally and can lead to the formation of a hammertoe. It can also contribute toward the formation of a ... «Peoria Journal Star, Jun 15»
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Dr. Judith Baumhauer performs 1st human implantation of Cartiva's …
... human implantation of Cartiva's hammertoe compression system: 4 ... of the lesser toes for hammertoe, claw toe and mallet toe deformities. 3. «Becker's Orthopedic & Spine, Jun 15»

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