It comes from Latin claudicare (liquite , li limping). 1o_ In medicine maintains the Latin meaning, and is used for liping. It also designates malfunction of an organ due to necrosis, due to poor blood supply. 2o_ Do not have a step, a firm and safe path; so figuratively it is understood as doubting, losing course or objective due to unwillingness or no fault of any circumstances that make it difficult.