hallux

noun hal·lux \ˈha-ləks\

plural hal·lu·ces \ˈha-lə-ˌsēz, ˈhal-yə-\

Definition of HALLUX

: the innermost digit (as the big toe) of a hind or lower limb

New Latin, from Latin hallus, hallux

First Known Use: 1831

Medical Dictionary

noun hal·lux \ˈhal-əks\

plural hal·lu·ces \ˈhal-(y)ə-ˌsēz\

: the innermost digit (as the big toe in humans) of a hind or lower limb

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