1
: of, relating to, or being a deformity in which an anatomical part is turned inward toward the midline of the body to an abnormal degree
a varus heel
2
: valgus sense 1
—used of the knee
varus
noun
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varus
adjective
var·us
ˈvar-əs, ˈver- 
1
: of, relating to, or being a deformity in which an anatomical part is turned inward toward the midline of the body to an abnormal degree
a varus heel
varus angulation of the little toe
see cubitus varus, talipes varus compare genu valgum, genu varum
2
: valgus sense 1
—used especially in orthopedics of the knee
changes spontaneously from the initial varus (bowing) to a valgus position (knock-knee) at about age 2 to 3—
Joan M. Walker
Joan M. Walker
varus
noun
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