"Morton's toe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Morton's toes [plural]
Etymology: Named after American orthopedic surgeon Dudley Joy Morton (1884–1960). Head templates: {{en-noun}} Morton's toe (plural Morton's toes)
  1. (medicine) A type of brachymetatarsia where the first metatarsal is shortened in relation to the second, promoting an anterior position of the second metatarsal-phalangeal joint in relation to the hallux (big toe). Categories (topical): Medicine Synonyms: Greek foot, LaMay toe, long toe, Morton's syndrome

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