Genu Varum (Noun)
Meaning
A leg bowed outward at the knee (or below the knee).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with genu varum, a condition where the leg bows outward at the knee.
- Genu varum is often more noticeable in children as they walk or run due to the angle of their bowed legs.
- The child's pediatrician monitored his condition closely, hoping that the genu varum would correct itself as he grew older.
- In some cases of genu varum, the bowed leg may be shorter than the unaffected leg, leading to walking difficulties.
- The doctor recommended orthotics and physical therapy to help correct the genu varum and prevent further complications.