varus

varus Definition

varus (ver′əs, var′-)

noun

an abnormal bent or turned condition, esp. of the foot

Etymology: ModL < L, bent, knock-kneed: see vacillate

adjective

abnormally bent or turned: said of the hip, knee, or foot

varus Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

deformity: Look for instability of the joint, leg length inequality, marked valgus or varus deformity.
angulation: Leaning on the elbow should be avoided as it is likely to cause varus angulation.
knee: Adult Pathology 40yr laborer old with bilateral varus knees, bone on bone.

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