| talipes spasmodicus | A temporary distortion of the foot, usually talipes equinus, due to muscular spasm. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| talipes transversoplanus | Deformity caused by sinking down of the transverse arch of the foot. Synonym: talipes transversoplanus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| talipes valgus | Permanent eversion of the foot, the inner side alone of the sole resting on the ground; it is usually combined with a breaking down of the plantar arch. Synonym: pes abductus, pes pronatus, pes valgus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| talipes varus | Inversion of the foot, the outer side of the sole only touching the ground; usually some degree of talipes equinus is associated with it, and often talipes cavus. Synonym: pes adductus, pes varus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| talipomanus | Archaic term for clubhand. Origin: Mod. L. Talipes + manus, hand (05 Mar 2000) |
| talipot | <botany> A beautiful tropical palm tree (Corypha umbraculifera), a native of Ceylon and the Malabar coast. It has a trunk sixty or seventy feet high, bearing a crown of gigantic fan-shaped leaves which are used as umbrellas and as fans in ceremonial processions, and, when cut into strips, as a substitute for writing paper. Origin: Hind. Talpat the leaf of the tree. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| talisman | Origin: Sp, from Ar. Tilism, tilsam, a magical image, pl. Tilsaman, fr. Gr. Tribute, tax, LGr, an initiation, incantation, from to complete, perform, to play taxes, to make perfect, to initiate, especially in the mysteries, fr. Completion, end. 1. A magical figure cut or engraved under certain superstitious observances of the configuration of the heavens, to which wonderful effects are ascribed; the seal, figure, character, or image, of a heavenly sign, constellation, or planet, engraved on a sympathetic stone, or on a metal corresponding to the star, in order to receive its influence. 2. Hence, something that produces extraordinary effects, especially. In averting or repelling evil; an amulet; a charm; as, a talisman to avert diseases. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |