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varus

[ vair-uhs ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. abnormal angulation of a bone or joint, with the angle pointing away from the midline.


varus

/ ˈvɛərəs /

adjective

  1. pathol denoting a deformity in which the distal part of a limb is turned inwards towards the midline of the body
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of varus1

First recorded in 1790–1800, varus is from the Latin word vārus crooked, bent
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Word History and Origins

Origin of varus1

C19: from Latin: bow-legged
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Example Sentences

Varus, vā′rus, n. the same as talipes varus: a knock-kneed person.

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.

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.

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.

While in talipes equinis it is generally the only disturbing agent, in talipes varus and valgus it invariably increases and maintains the deformity, which the tibiales or peronei seem to originate.

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