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单词 varus
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Definition of varus in English:

varus

noun ˈvɛːrəsˈvɛrəs
mass nounMedicine
  • A deformity involving oblique displacement of part of a limb towards the midline.

    The opposite of valgus
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The lower extremities were equal in length, and no varus or valgus deformity of the knee was present.
    • In a recent study, an association between high longitudinal arches with less pronation of the ankle and less varus of the forefoot was noted.
    • Supination of the foot and heal varus are corrected by abducting the supinated foot under the talus.
    • A valgus insole is used in patients with medial osteoarthritis and a varus insole for lateral osteoarthritis.
    • Diagnosis is made using the varus stress test or by noting increased external knee rotation with flexion.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin, literally 'bent'.

 
 

Definition of varus in US English:

varus

nounˈvɛrəsˈverəs
Medicine
  • A deformity involving oblique displacement of part of a limb toward the midline.

    The opposite of valgus
    Example sentencesExamples
    • In a recent study, an association between high longitudinal arches with less pronation of the ankle and less varus of the forefoot was noted.
    • Diagnosis is made using the varus stress test or by noting increased external knee rotation with flexion.
    • A valgus insole is used in patients with medial osteoarthritis and a varus insole for lateral osteoarthritis.
    • The lower extremities were equal in length, and no varus or valgus deformity of the knee was present.
    • Supination of the foot and heal varus are corrected by abducting the supinated foot under the talus.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin, literally ‘bent’.

 
 
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