stilettotarsal
n.— «The cosmetic procedure, familiar the world over as a quick fix injection to iron out wrinkles, is now being employed as a cure for a condition dubbed “stilettotarsal,” when pain hits the soft tissue on the ball of the foot, known as the metatarsal area.» —“Botox used to ease high heel pain” Marie Claire (United Kingdom) Oct. 20, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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