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hammertoe

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ham·mer·toe  (hmr-t)
n.
A toe, usually the second, that is permanently flexed downward, resulting in a clawlike shape.
hammertoe
Noun
a condition in which the toe is permanently bent at the joint
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Noun1.hammertoe - a deformed toe which is bent in a clawlike arch
toe - one of the digits of the foot
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Foot deformities included a plantar-flexed first ray and hammertoe deformity of the second through fourth digits bilaterally.
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A hammertoe is a bending of the toe at the first joint of the digit, making it appear like an upside-down V or a claw when looked at from the side.
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