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Definition of “claudication”

claudication (ˌklɔːdɪˈkeɪʃən Pronunciation for claudication

Definitions

noun

  1. limping; lameness
  2. (pathology) short for intermittent claudication

Word Origin

C18: from Latin claudicātiō, from claudicāre, from claudus lame

Example Sentences Including 'claudication'

Bezafibrate may improve the severity of claudication for a year or two.
British Medical Journal (2002)
Obviously the pain passes off when you rest and reduce the Q Will anything make intermittent claudication worse?
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