varus

American  

[vair-uhs] / ˈvɛər əs /

noun

Pathology.

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

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varus British  

/ ˈvɛərəs /

adjective

1. pathol denoting a deformity in which the distal part of a limb is turned inwards towards the midline of the body

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Etymology

Origin of varus

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

Example Sentences

Cubitus varus is the reverse of cubitus valgus.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

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)

Finis et Hesperiae promoto milite varus, Quaque sub Herculeo sacratus numine Portus Urget rupe cava Pelagus, non Corus in illum Jus habet, aut Zephirus, solus sua littora turbat Circius, et tuta prohibet statione Monaeci.

From Travels through France and Italy by Smollett, T. (Tobias)

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

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