talipes equinus
noun
talipes equi·nus
-ˈek-wi-nəs 
: a congenital deformity of the foot in which the sole is permanently flexed so that walking is done on the toes without touching the heel to the ground
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“Talipes equinus.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/talipes%20equinus. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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