What is another word for foot drop?

Pronunciation: [fˈʊt dɹˈɒp] (IPA)

Foot drop, a condition that occurs when an individual is unable to lift their foot while walking, has several synonyms that are commonly used within the healthcare industry. These synonyms include drop foot, floppy foot syndrome, steppage gait, dorsiflexion deficit, and neuropathic gait. Each of these terms refers to the same basic condition but may have slightly different connotations and implications depending on the specific context in which they are used. Ultimately, regardless of the term used, foot drop can be a debilitating and frustrating condition that can severely restrict an individual's mobility and quality of life.

What are the hypernyms for Foot drop?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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  • Interestingly, Islam acknowledges the reality of sin and hell, and the justice of God, but the hope it offers is that sinners can escape God’s justice if they do religious works. God will see these, and because of them, hopefully he will show mercy—but they won’t know for sure. Each person’s works will be weighed on the Day of Judgment and it will then be decided who is saved and who is not—based on whether they followed Islam, were sincere in repentance, and performed enough righteous deeds to outweigh their bad ones. So Islam believes you can earn God’s mercy by your own efforts. That’s like jumping out of the plane and believing that flapping your arms is going to counter the law of gravity and save you from a 10,000-foot drop. And there’s something else to consider. The Law of God shows us that the best of us is nothing but a wicked criminal, standing guilty and condemned before the throne of a perfect and holy Judge. When that is understood, then our “righteous deeds” are actually seen as an attempt to bribe the Judge of the Universe. The Bible says that because of our guilt, anything we offer God for our justification (our acquittal from His courtroom) is an abomination to Him, and only adds to our crimes. Islam, like the other religions, doesn’t solve your problem of having sinned against God and the reality of hell.
    Ray Comfort

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