valgus

[val-guhs]

noun

plural

valguses 

1. an abnormally turned position of a part of the bone structure of a human being, especially of the leg.

adjective

1. of or in such a position; bowlegged, knock-kneed, or the like.

valgus

/ ˈvælɡəs /

adjective

1. pathol denoting a deformity in which the distal part of a limb is displaced or twisted away from the midline of the body See hallux valgus

Word History and Origins

Origin of valgus¹

1790–1800; < Latin: knock-kneed

Word History and Origins

Origin of valgus¹

C19: from Latin: knock-kneed