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pied plat [3 records]

Record 1 2013-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

A condition in which the longitudinal arch of the foot is reduced so that, on standing, its medial border is close to, or in contact with, the ground. It is usually associated with some degree of twisting outwards of the foot on its longitudinal axis (eversion or valgus deformity). In many cases it has a congenital basis, but it may be caused by selective muscle weakness or paralysis.

OBS

pes planus: term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Déformation du pied caractérisée par l'affaissement plus ou moins important de l'arche longitudinale interne du pied, la plante prenant appui sur le sol par la presque totalité de sa surface. Elle peut être congénitale ou acquise et peut s'associer à d'autres déformations, telles que le déplacement de la tête de l'astragale en dedans et vers la plante et le valgus du talon.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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Record 2 2005-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
  • Horse Husbandry
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
  • Élevage des chevaux
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
OBS

La sole est aplatie, habituellement la kératine est molle, les parois sont évasées et les talons sont bas et écartés.

Spanish

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Record 3 1999-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Curling
DEF

A type of slide in which the curler keeps the complete sole of his or her sliding foot in contact with the ice.

Key term(s)
  • flat foot

French

Domaine(s)
  • Curling
DEF

Type de glissade dans lequel le curleur ou la curleuse garde toute la semelle de la chaussure de son pied de glisse en contact avec la glace.

Key term(s)
  • à plat
  • à pied plat

Spanish

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