varus

var·us

adj \ˈvar-əs, ˈver-\

Definition of VARUS

1

: of, relating to, or being a deformity in which an anatomical part is turned inward toward the midline of the body to an abnormal degree <a varus heel> <varus angulation of the little toe>—see cubitus varus, talipes varus; compare genu valgum, genu varum

2

: valgus 1—used especially in orthopedics of the knee <changes spontaneously from the initial varus (bowing) to a valgus position (knock-knee) at about age 2 to 3—Joan M. Walker>

—varus noun