clavus

• Termo médico para um espessamento localizado e endurecido da pele, geralmente nos pés ou nas mãos, causado por pressão ou fricção repetidas, muitas vezes por calçado inadequado.

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.

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   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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