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

The term variola is from the Latin varus, a pimple.

From Popular Science Monthly Oct, Nov, Dec, 1915 — Volume 86 by Anonymous

The occurrence of varus without equinus is so exceptional as not to call for separate description.

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

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.

From A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners by Bell, Joseph

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 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)