How Do You Spell CLAVUS?

Pronunciation: [klˈavəs] (IPA)

The word "clavus" is spelled with six letters: C, L, A, V, U, S. Its pronunciation is /ˈklɑːvəs/ with stress on the first syllable, represented by the symbol /ˈ/. The "c" in "clavus" is pronounced like "k" and the "u" is sounded like "oo". "Clavus" is a Latin word that means "nail" or "peg". Proper spelling is important for effective communication in writing, as it can prevent misunderstanding and ensure clear understanding of the intended message.

CLAVUS Meaning and Definition

1. Clavus is a Latin term meaning "a corn" or "a callus," commonly used in medical and anatomical contexts. It refers to a small, localized thickening or hardened area of skin that typically develops on the feet, particularly on the toes or the soles, as a result of friction, pressure, or irritation.

   In medical terms, clavus is often synonymous with the more commonly known condition called a corn. A corn is a specific type of callus that tends to form on weight-bearing areas of the feet, such as the ball or heel, due to repetitive friction or pressure from ill-fitting shoes or abnormal foot mechanics. It usually appears as a small, round, yellowish or grayish patch of thickened skin with a central core known as a "hard corn."

   Clavi can also be classified as "soft corns," which usually develop between the toes where there is increased moisture and rubbing. Unlike hard corns, soft corns appear whitish, rubbery, and have a tendency to become macerated.

   Clavi or corns are usually non-dangerous and do not require medical intervention unless they become painful, infected, or interfere with daily activities. Treatment options include wearing properly fitting footwear, using cushioning pads, applying moisturizers, and gently removing excess skin or using over-the-counter treatments containing salicylic acid.

   It is worth noting that the term clavus is primarily used in medical literature and is less commonly known in everyday conversations.

2. 1. Corn, a small conical callosity caused by pressure over a bony prominence, usually on a toe. 2. A severe pain in the head, sharply limited in area, as if caused by the driving of a nail.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for CLAVUS

• xlavus
• vlavus
• flavus
• dlavus
• ckavus
• cpavus
• coavus
• clzvus
• clsvus
• clwvus
• clqvus
• clacus
• clabus
• clagus
• clafus
• clavys
• clavhs
• clavjs
• clavis
• clarus

Etymology of CLAVUS

The word clavus is derived from Latin. It comes from the Late Latin word clavus meaning nail or peg. This Latin word, in turn, is believed to have originated from the Proto-Indo-European root *kleu, which means hook or nail. The word clavus also gave rise to various related terms in different languages, such as clave in Spanish, clou in French, and chiodo in Italian, all meaning nail.

Similar spelling words for CLAVUS

• clevis,
• Clovis I,
• clypeus,
• cleaves,
• clovis.

Plural form of CLAVUS is CLAVI