(medicine) A bony growth produced by excessive musculoskeletal tension at the heel. Also known as calcaneal exostosis.
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A growth of bony tissue that occurs at the attachment of the plantar fascia to the calcaneus (heel bone). It is often associated with plantar fasciitis.
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| calcar |
| calk |
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