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genu varum
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genu var·um (vârm)
n.
Bowleg.

genu varum Bowleg Orthopedics A frontal plane deformity of the knee in which the distal tibia is directed towards the midline/median sagittal plane; GV is usually associated with coxa valga–the ankles are together and knees apart, and the Pt stands with feet together, knees separated and the tibias angled downward and inward. See Coxa valga.


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