foot drop
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Foot drop — Classification and external resources ICD 10 M21.3 … Wikipedia
foot drop — /ˈfʊt drɒp/ (say foot drop) noun a weakness in the positioning of the front part of the foot, causing fatigue in walking, and brought on by a range of conditions that may be anatomical, muscular, or nervous in origin. Also, foot flop …
Foot drop brace — A brace usually made of plastic that is worn on the lower leg and foot to support the ankle, hold the foot and ankle in the correct position, and correct foot drop. This type of brace is called an ankle foot orthosis … Medical dictionary
foot drop — noun 1. : an extended position of the foot caused by paralysis of the flexor muscles of the leg called also toedrop 2. : a planter with a seed dropping mechanism to be operated by the foot * * * Pathol. extension of the foot caused by paralysis… … Useful english dictionary
foot drop — Pathol. extension of the foot caused by paralysis of the flexor muscles of the leg. [1905 10] * * * … Universalium
drop foot — n FOOT DROP … Medical dictionary
drop — [[t]drɒ̱p[/t]] ♦♦ drops, dropping, dropped 1) V ERG If a level or amount drops or if someone or something drops it, it quickly becomes less. [V prep/adv] Temperatures can drop to freezing at night... [V prep/adv] Once the rate rises it never… … English dictionary
drop — drop1 [ drap ] verb *** ▸ 1 let something fall ▸ 2 let yourself fall ▸ 3 let fall from aircraft ▸ 4 reduce/get less ▸ 5 not continue with something ▸ 6 not include something/someone ▸ 7 stop talking about something ▸ 8 end relationship with… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
drop — droplike, adj. /drop/, n., v., dropped or dropt, dropping. n. 1. a small quantity of liquid that falls or is produced in a more or less spherical mass; a liquid globule. 2. the quantity of liquid contained in such a globule. 3. a very small… … Universalium
drop — 1. noun /dɹɒp,dɹɑp/ a) A small mass of liquid just large enough to hold its own weight via surface tension, usually one that falls from a source of liquid. Put three drops of oil into the mixture. b) The space or distance below a cliff or other… … Wiktionary
