varus

[ vair-uh s ]
/ ˈvɛər əs /

noun Pathology.

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

Origin of varus

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

Words nearby varus

varro, varroa, varsity, varsovian, varuna, varus, varve, vary, varying hare, varèse, vas

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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

Word Origin for varus

C19: from Latin: bow-legged

Medical definitions for varus

varus
[ vâr′əs ]

adj.

Characterized by an abnormal inward turning of a bone, especially of the hip, knee, or foot; occasionally used to indicate an outward turning.

n.

A bone of the leg or foot characterized by such an abnormality.