Morton's toe

noun

Morton's toe

noun

Etymology Named after American orthopedic surgeon Dudley Joy Morton (1884–1960).

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Medicine, Sciences 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).

Synonyms
Greek foot, LaMay toe, long toe, Morton's syndrome

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