Foot Conditions

noun a painful swelling on the first joint of the big toe, caused by the bone growing abnormally

• The podiatrist diagnosed the patient with a painful bunion on their foot.
• I can't wear those shoes anymore because of my bunion.
• My grandma calls her bunion her 'bump on the foot'.
• The bunion of stress was weighing heavily on her mind.

adjective describing someone who has their toes turned inward when they walk

• The doctor diagnosed the child with being pigeon toed, a condition where the toes point inward when walking.
• My friend has always been pigeon toed, but it doesn't seem to bother him at all.
• I heard that guy over there walks pigeon toed because he thinks it looks cool.
• Her awkward dancing made her look like a pigeon toed ballerina on stage.

adjective a term used to describe an animal with sharp or acute foot structures

• The acutiplantar feature of certain animals allows them to move quickly and efficiently on rough terrain.
• Check out the acutiplantar feet on that mountain goat - they're perfect for climbing!
• Those acutiplantar kicks are gonna help me win the race for sure!
• Her acutiplantar instincts guided her through the challenging situation with ease.