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val·gus
(văl′gəs)adj.
1. Characterized by an abnormal outward turning of a bone, especially of the hip, knee, or foot.
2. Knock-kneed.
n.
A valgus bone.
[Latin, bowlegged.]
val′goid′ (-goid′) adj.
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valgus
(ˈvælɡəs)adj
(Pathology) pathol denoting a deformity in which the distal part of a limb is displaced or twisted away from the midline of the body. See hallux valgus
[C19: from Latin: knock-kneed]
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val•gus
(ˈvæl gəs)n., pl. -gus•es,
adj. n.
1. an abnormally turned position of a part of the bone structure of a human being, esp. of the leg.
adj. 2. bowlegged or knock-kneed.
[1790–1800; < Latin]
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valgus
1. an abnormally turned condition of a bone in part of the human body, especially the leg.
2. the condition of being bow-legged.
See also: Body, Human2. the condition of being bow-legged.
1. an abnormally turned condition of a bone in part of the human body, especially the leg.
2. the condition of being bowlegged.
See also: Bones2. the condition of being bowlegged.
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Noun | 1. | valgus - a deformity in which there is an abnormal displacement of part of a limb away from the midline of the body deformity, malformation, misshapenness - an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed varus - a deformity in which part of a limb is turned inward to an abnormal degree |
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valgus
adj valgo, desviado hacia afuera (refiriéndose a una extremidad o parte de ella en relación con el eje del cuerpo)English-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.