hallux

hallux definition - medical

hal·lux (hălˈəks)

noun pl. hal·lu·ces (hălˈyə-sēzˌ, hălˈə-)
  1. The big toe.
  2. A homologous or similar digit on the hind foot of certain mammals.

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