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..."Hallux varus" is derived from Latin, where "hallux" refers to the big toe and "varus" means turned inward. ...romuscular disease. It can also be caused by overcorrection during surgery for [[Hallux Valgus]].

...remity. The term is derived from the Greek words "cheir" which means hand, and "pous" which means foot, indicating that the profession originally included ...ntries adopting the term "podiatrist" to reflect the increasing complexity and specialization of foot care.

...as a medical dressing. The non-flexible type is used in theatrical make-up and photography. ...formulated in 1846 by the French chemist [[Louis Ménard]], who was looking for a way to make a clear, flexible film.

...pecializes in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of various [[foot]] and [[lower limb]] conditions. ...kle, "health" referring to the state of being free from illness or injury, and "practitioner" referring to a person actively engaged in an art, discipline

...he Greek word 'allantois', an extra-embryonic membrane in reptiles, birds, and mammals, where the compound was first discovered. ...te, odorless, crystalline powder. It is soluble in hot water, hot alcohol, and dilute sodium hydroxide solution but practically insoluble in most organic

...r inflammatory conditions. It is also used as a preservative in some foods and personal care products. ...intestinal]] discomfort, [[tinnitus]], and [[Reye's syndrome]] in children and teenagers recovering from viral infections, especially influenza or chicken

...n [[dermatology]] to treat various skin conditions. They work by softening and breaking down the outermost layer of the skin, known as the [[stratum corne ...term "keratolytic" is derived from the Greek words "keras," meaning horn, and "lysis," meaning loosening or breaking down. This refers to the agent's abi

...bent position. Over time, the muscles and tendons in your toes may shorten and tighten, causing your toe to stay bent. * Corns or calluses on the top of the middle joint of the toe or on the tip of the toe

...ous skin conditions, including [[psoriasis]], [[eczema]], [[corns]], and [[calluses]]. ...term "keratolytic" is derived from the Greek words "keras," meaning horn, and "lysis," meaning loosening or breaking down. This refers to the medication'

...ratin]], a protein that forms the main structural component of hair, skin, and nails. ...on" is derived from the Greek words 'hyper' meaning 'over' or 'excessive', and 'keratin', the protein that is overproduced in this condition.