noun
- Plural of hallux; the big toes or great toes of the feet.
Usage: anatomical term; formal/medical
Examples
- The halluces are the largest digits on the human foot.
- In anatomy class, we learned that the halluces bear much of the body's weight during walking.
- The doctor examined both halluces for signs of arthritis.
- Injuries to the halluces can significantly affect balance and mobility.
- The halluces develop differently in humans compared to other primates.