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hallux valgus

noun hallux val·gus \-ˈval-gəs\

Medical Definition of HALLUX VALGUS

:  an abnormal deviation of the big toe away from the midline of the body or toward the other toes of the foot that is associated especially with the wearing of ill-fitting shoes—compare bunion

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