genu
Americannoun
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genua
plural
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the knee.
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a kneelike part or bend.
noun
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the technical name for the knee
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any kneelike bend in a structure or part
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Etymology
Origin of genu
1850–55; < Latin; cognate with Greek góny knee
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In certain cases, genu valgum or abduction of the leg is present along with a slight degree of flexion.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles
Finally, genu valgum may be a result of various forms of osteomyelitis of the lower end of the femur, or of disease in the knee-joint, such as tuberculosis, arthritis deformans, or Charcot's disease.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles
This may be prevented by putting up the limb in the attitude of slight genu varum.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles
Backward curving of the upper end of the tibia has been already described as one of the causes of genu recurvatum.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles
Genu valgum and genu varum are ordinary deformities and quite common in all classes.
From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Walter L. (Walter Lytle) Pyle
The preceding syllable then becomes long; as,— abjete for abiete; genva for genua.
From New Latin Grammar by Charles E. (Charles Edwin) Bennett
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