micropodia

/maɪkrɵˈpiːdi.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

A small foot or a foot with an unusual shape, especially in the context of anatomy or pathology.

“The doctor examined the patient’s foot and discovered a rare case of micropodia.”

2. noun

A small or minute condition of the foot, often caused by injury or disease.

“The athlete suffered from micropodia after twisting her ankle during the game.”

Synonyms

  • micropod
  • small foot

Antonyms

  • large foot
  • macropodia