noun
- limping or lameness, especially due to pain in the leg muscles caused by inadequate blood supply during exercise
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient experienced claudication after walking just a few blocks.
- Intermittent claudication is a common symptom of peripheral artery disease.
- His claudication worsened over time, making it difficult to climb stairs.
- The doctor recommended exercise therapy to help manage her claudication.
- Claudication typically improves with rest and returns with physical activity.
- Smoking cessation can help reduce the severity of claudication symptoms.