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pes

n. countable
C2 Proficiency UK //pˈɛs// pes

n. the anatomical part of the body that includes the foot. It is a technical term used mostly by doctors or scientists when talking about the structure of the leg and foot.

n. the distal portion of the hind limb of a vertebrate, including the tarsus, metatarsus, and phalanges. Used primarily in anatomical and zoological contexts to distinguish the foot from the rest of the limb.


SIMPLE

The doctor examined the pes for any signs of bone damage.

CONTEXTUAL

In avian anatomy, the pes is highly specialized for perching or grasping prey depending on the species.

COMPLEX

The evolutionary transition from a digitigrade to a plantigrade pes allowed certain mammalian lineages to support greater body mass while maintaining stability on uneven terrain.

Synonyms
Origin

From Latin pēs (“foot”). Doublet of foot, pie (“Spanish unit of length”), and pous.

Usage

The plural form is 'pedes'. Often appears in Latin binomial nomenclature or specific medical conditions like 'pes planus' (flat feet).

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