varus
[ vair-uhs ]
nounPathology.
abnormal angulation of a bone or joint, with the angle pointing away from the midline.
Origin of varus
1First recorded in 1790–1800, varus is from the Latin word vārus crooked, bent
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British Dictionary definitions for varus
varus
/ (ˈvɛərəs) /
adjective
pathol denoting a deformity in which the distal part of a limb is turned inwards towards the midline of the body
Origin of varus
1C19: from Latin: bow-legged
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