CLAUDICATION
\klˌɔːdɪkˈe͡ɪʃən], \klˌɔːdɪkˈeɪʃən], \k_l_ˌɔː_d_ɪ_k_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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The act of halting or limping. This condition does not constitute any special disease, but is produced by different causes or affections. It may be the result of the shortening or elongation of one of the lower limbs, of ankylosis of the joints, palsy of the muscles, pain, &c.
By Robley Dunglison
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Mustagh Range
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