Gryposis

/ɡrɪˈpoʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

A medical condition where a body part, usually a finger or claw, becomes permanently curved or hooked like an eagle's beak.

Etymology

From Greek gryps meaning 'griffin' or 'hooked,' combined with -osis meaning 'condition of'; the term describes the distinctive curved shape resembling a bird of prey's claw.

Kelly Says

Gryposis gets its name from the word for griffin—the mythical creature—because an afflicted claw really does look like the terrifying hooked talons from ancient legends.

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