valgus
/ˈvalɡəs
/noun [mass noun] Medicine
A deformity involving oblique displacement of part of a limb away from the midline. The opposite of varus.The lower extremities were equal in length, and no varus or valgus deformity of the knee was present....
- The associated valgus deformity contributed to osteoarthritic changes.
- Prophylactic knee braces are designed to protect uninjured knees from valgus stresses that could damage the medial collateral ligaments.
Origin
Early 19th century: from Latin, literally 'knock-kneed'.