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Zehengelenk

toe joint

noun TSAY-en-ge-lenk Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Usage Note

Zehengelenk is any of the joints between the toe bones. Gicht (gout) classically first attacks the Großzehengrundgelenk (first metatarsophalangeal joint), making knowledge of the word useful in health and diet discussions.

Examples

"Bei Gicht sind oft die Zehengelenke stark entzündet."

Natural Translation

With gout the toe joints are often severely inflamed.

Literal Translation

At gout are often the toe-joints heavily inflamed.

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