1. SYN: lime (1). [L. limestone] 2. The posterior rounded extremity of the foot. SYN: heel (2) [TA], calcar pedis. [L. heel]
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calx 'kalks n, pl calx·es or cal·ces 'kal-.sēz the crumbly residue left when a metal or mineral has been subjected to calcination or combustion esp LIME
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(kalks) [L.] 1. [TA] heel: the hindmost projection of the foot. 2. any residue obtained by calcination. 3. calcium oxide.Medical dictionary. 2011.