clavus

• Medizinischer Begriff für eine lokalisierte, harte Verdickung der Haut, meist an den Zehen, die durch wiederholten Druck oder Reibung entsteht, oft durch unpassendes Schuhwerk.

A medical term for a localized, hard thickening of the skin, typically on the toes, resulting from repeated pressure or friction, often from poorly fitting footwear.

1. CornsC1formalmedical

   A hard thickening of the skin, especially on the top or sides of the toes, caused by pressure from ill-fitting shoes.

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   • The doctor diagnosed the painful spot on her toe as a clavus.
   • Wearing tight shoes can lead to the formation of a clavus.
   • He treated his clavus with a medicated pad to relieve the pressure.

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