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Talipes

Also known colloquially as club-foot, this is a deformity apparent at birth, affecting the ankle and foot: the foot is twisted at the ankle-joint so that the sole does not rest on the ground when standing. The heel may be pulled up so that the individual walks on the toes (talipes equinus); the toes may be bent up and the heel used for walking (talipes calcaneus); the sole may be twisted inwards (varus) or outwards (valgus); or the individual may have a combination of deformities (equinovarus). The condition is probably the result of genetic predisposition with an environmental trigger. In the UK the incidence is one in 1,000 live births and talipes is more common in boys than in girls, with 10 per cent of sufferers having a ?rst-degree relative with the same condition. Clinically, there are two types of congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV): a milder form – resolving CTEV – in which full correction to the normal position is relatively easily achieved; and a more severe type

– resistant CTEV – which is harder to correct; and the infant has reduced calf-muscle bulk and abnormally shaped bones.

Treatment should be started at birth with the foot corrected to an improved position and then maintained in plaster of Paris or strapping

– a procedure performed weekly or more often. If the deformity is not corrected by around six weeks of age, a decision has to be made about whether to carry out surgical correction. If a deformity persists to maturity, a triple arthrodosis – fusion of three affected joints – may be required.... talipes

Talus

The square-shaped bone which forms the lower part of the ankle-joint and unites the leg bones to the foot.... talus

Talc

Talc is a soft mineral consisting of magnesium silicate. It is much used as an ingredient of dusting powders.... talc

Ficus Talbotii

G. King.

Family: Moraceae.

Habitat: Peninsular India.

Ayurvedic: Plaksha (related species).

Siddha/Tamil: Itthi, Kal Itthi.

Action: Bark—antileprotic (used for ulcers and venereal diseases). Aerial parts exhibit diuretic, spasmolytic, CNS depressant and hypothermic activity.... ficus talbotii

Tala

(Native American) A stalking wolf Talah, Talla... tala

Talaith

(Welsh) One who wears a royal crown

Talaithe, Talayth, Talaythe, Talaeth, Talaethe... talaith

Talasi

(Native American) Resembling a cornflower

Talasie, Talasee, Talasea, Talasy, Talasey, Talasya, Talasia... talasi

Talia

(Hebrew / Greek) Morning dew from heaven / blooming

Taliah, Talea, Taleah, Taleya, Tallia, Talieya, Taleea, Taleia, Taleiya, Tylea, Tyleah, Taleana, Tylia, Tahlia, Tahleah, Tahleea, Tahleia, Talaya, Talayia, Taliya, Taliyah, Taliatha, Talley, Taley, Tally, Taly, Talli, Tali, Tallie, Talie, Tallee, Talee, Talya... talia

Talihah

(Arabic) One who seeks knowledge Taliha, Talibah, Taliba, Talyha, Taleehah, Taleahah... talihah

Taline

(Armenian) Of the monastery Talene, Taleen, Taleene, Talyne, Talinia, Talinya, Taliniya... taline

Talinum Triangulare

Willd.

Family: Portulaceceae.

Habitat: Native to tropical America; grown in Tamil Nadu.

English: Ceylon Spinach, Surinam Purslane, Flame Flower, Sweet Heart, Water Leaf, Ceylon Spinach.

Folk: Pasali, Cylon-keerai (Tamil Nadu)

Action: Leaves—used in polyuria. Diabetics and invalids use the leaves as a substitute for Amaranthus gangeticus Linn.... talinum triangulare

Talisa

(American) Consecrated to God Talisah, Talysa, Taleesa, Talissa, Talise, Taleese, Talisia, Talisya, Talease, Taleasa... talisa

Talisha

(American) A damsel; an innocent Talesha, Taleisha, Talysha, Taleesha, Tylesha, Taleysha, Taleshia, Talishia, Tylesia, Talesia, Taliesha, Taleasha... talisha

Talitha

(Arabic) A maiden; young girl Talithah, Taletha, Taleetha, Talytha, Talithia, Talethia, Tiletha, Talith, Talethe, Talythe, Talita, Taleatha... talitha

Tallis

(French) Of the forest; woodland dweller

Talliss, Tallisse, Tallys, Tallyse, Taliss, Talis, Talise, Talyss, Talyse, Taleese, Taleyse, Taleise, Taliese, Talease, Taleece, Taleace, Taliece, Taleice, Talice, Taleyce, Talissa, Talisa, Tallysa, Talysa, Talisia, Talissa, Talysia... tallis

Tallulah

(Native American) Running water; leaping water

Tallula, Talula, Talulah, Tallulla... tallulah

Talon

(French) Resembling a claw Talen, Talan, Tallon, Talin, Tallin, Talyn, Taelyn, Taelon, Tallen... talon

Talor

(Hebrew) Touched by the morning’s dew

Talore, Talora, Talori, Talorie, Talorey, Talory, Talorye, Taloria, Talorya, Talorra, Talorea... talor


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