Varus (Noun)
Meaning
A deformity in which part of a limb is turned inward to an abnormal degree.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with genu varus, a condition where the knees angle inward and touch each other.
- A varus deformity of the foot can cause uneven wear on the soles of shoes.
- The doctor explained that the child's bowlegged appearance was due to a varus deformity in the legs.
- The skier's varus knee condition made it difficult for her to maintain balance on the slopes.
- The patient underwent surgery to correct the varus deformity in her ankle that was causing her chronic pain.