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varus

/ˈveɪrəs/ noun · British & US
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What does varus mean?

noun

A deformity of the leg in which the inner aspect of the leg is turned inward, or a deformity of the foot in which the inner aspect of the foot is turned inward. In anatomy, a varus deformity is a condition in which a part of the body is twisted inward.

Example

"The doctor examined the patient's leg and diagnosed a varus deformity that required surgery to correct."

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