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The presence of methaemoglobin in the blood. A condition due to the presence in the blood of methaemoglobin. It is characterized by cyanosis which turns the skin and lips a blue colour, shortness of breath, headache, fatigue and sickness. There are two main forms: a hereditary form and a toxic form. The latter can be…

A condition found in newborn babies or young infants in which the front half of the foot is twisted inwards at an angle to the heel.  

A joint between a metatarsal bone and a toe. The connection linking each metatarsal bone with its neighboring toe bone is referred to as the metatarsophalangeal joint. This joint, located at the bottom of the big toe, is frequently impacted by conditions like gout and hallux rigidus, a condition marked by stiffness resulting from osteoarthritis.…

An arched part of the sole of the foot, running across the sole of the foot from side to side.  

A condition in which someone sees objects in distorted form, usually due to inflammation of the choroid. A condition in which objects appear distorted. It is usually due to a disorder of the retina affecting the macula (the most sensitive part). Distortion of vision, especially of the central visual field.  

A chemical element which is a metal.  

Like a metal, referring to a metal.  

Material, either an element or a compound, which can carry heat and electricity. Some metals are essential for life. Any of a class of elementary substances (e.g., gold, silver, nickel, and copper) and their alloys (e.g., brass and bronze), all of which are crystalline when solid and many of which are opaque, shiny, capable of…

A joint between a metacarpal bone and a finger.  

Relating to the part of the hand between the wrist and the fingers. Concerning the metacarpus and the phalanges. Related to the metacarpus and the phalanges (the bones of the fingers).