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varus
[ vair-uhs ]
noun
- abnormal angulation of a bone or joint, with the angle pointing away from the midline.
varus
/ ˈvɛərəs /
adjective
- pathol denoting a deformity in which the distal part of a limb is turned inwards towards the midline of the body
Word History and Origins
Origin of varus1
Word History and Origins
Origin of varus1
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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