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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The treatment of congenital club-foot, which is almost invariably varus or equino-varus, should be begun as soon as ever the abnormal condition of the foot is recognized.
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)
Secondary displacement is liable to occur, however, during the process of union, producing alterations in the “carrying angle” of the limb—cubitus varus or cubitus valgus.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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.
The term variola is from the Latin varus, a pimple.
From Popular Science Monthly Oct, Nov, Dec, 1915 — Volume 86 by Anonymous
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