varus
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of varus
First recorded in 1790–1800, varus is from the Latin word vārus crooked, bent
Example Sentences
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In talipes varus the foot is turned inwards and shortened, the inner edge of the foot is raised, and the child walks on the outer edge.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various
Braid describes talipes varus in a child of a few months who had ten toes.
From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)
I never took no comfort when The year was bald with losses, A-spekkleatin' on them chaps That rode them varus hosses.
From Old Spookses' Pass, Malcolm's Katie, and other poems by Crawford, Isabella Valancy
The varieties of club-foot—talipes varus, valgus, equinus, equino-varus, etc.—are so well known that they will be passed with mention only of a few persons who have been noted for their activity despite their deformity.
From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)
Fabricius of Aquapendente, born in Columbus' period, but doing his work afterwards, recommends massage and bandaging for pes varus and an iron shoe with side pieces for pes valgus.
From The Century of Columbus by Walsh, James J.
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