varus

varus /va·rus/ (var´us) [L.] bent inward; denoting a deformity in which the angulation of the part is toward the midline of the body, as in talipes varus. The meanings of varus and valgus are often reversed.

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var·us (vârs)

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.

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varus

[ver′əs]

Etymology: L, bent

describing an abnormal position in which a part of a limb is turned inward toward the midline, such as the great toe in hallux varus. Compare valgus.

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varus

[L.] bent inward; denoting a deformity in which the angulation of the part is toward the midline of the body, as in coxa vara, genu varum.

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varus stress test

adduction of the tibia while the femur is in a fixed position tests the integrity of the lateral collateral ligaments of the stifle.

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varus

Orthopedics A fixation of a part in the position assumed if it were inverted–in a frontal plane, fixation where the plantar surface is directed toward the midline