Inferior or caudal mean toward the lower part of the body.
Acromegaly is the term meaning enlargement of the hands and feet.
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A medical professional who deals with feet (and ankles) is a podiatrist.
Chiro - Pody. Meaning "hands & feet".
No, "superior" does not mean toward the feet; it actually refers to a position that is higher or above something else in anatomy. In anatomical terms, "superior" indicates a location closer to the head, while "inferior" describes a position closer to the feet. Therefore, the opposite of superior is inferior, which relates to the feet.
The combining form for extremity is 'acro-', derived from the Greek word 'akros' meaning top or extremity. This term is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to the outermost parts of the body such as the hands and feet.
Ascending in medical terminology has the same meaning as in common language: it means rising. For instance, ascencing paralysis may start at the feet and move up towards the head.
I would think that there are no medical benefits to cutting off your feet.
The unscrambled word is acromegaly.Acromegaly is a medical term meaning the enlargement of bones in the hands, feet and face caused by overproduction of growth hormones.
If you are talking in terms of a human body you can say "inferior" meaning towards the feet. Your ankles are inferior to your knees.
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