The act of limping or walking with a limp; a medical condition where a person has difficulty walking due to pain, weakness, or physical damage.
From Latin claudicatio, from claudicare 'to limp,' derived from claudus 'lame,' the same root appearing in emperor Claudius's name.
'Intermittent claudication' is a modern medical term for a condition where people experience sharp leg pain during walking that improves with rest—it's a perfect example of how ancient Latin medical terminology is still critical for describing modern health conditions.
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