claudication

clau·di·ca·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [klaw-di-key-shuh n]
- /ˌklɔ dɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
- /klˌɔːdɪkˈeɪʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klaw-di-key-shuh n]
- /ˌklɔ dɪˈkeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of claudication word

noun claudication limping; lameness 3
noun claudication lameness, esp. when caused by an impaired flow of blood to the leg muscles 3
noun claudication a limp or a lameness. 1
noun claudication leg weakness associated with circulation difficulties, relieved by rest. 1
noun claudication Limping. 1
noun claudication A temporary cramp-like pain in the calf muscles. 0

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Origin of claudication

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin claudicātiōn- (stem of claudicātiō), equivalent to claudic(āre) to limp (derivative of claudus lame) + -atiōn- -ation

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Parts of speech for Claudication

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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claudication popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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