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Definition of valgus
1 : of, relating to, or being a deformity in which an anatomical part is turned outward away from the midline of the body to an abnormal degree a valgus heel valgus deformity of the big toe
2 : varus 1 —used of the knee
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Origin and Etymology of valgus
borrowed from Latin, “knock-kneed,” of uncertain origin
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1: turned outward; especially : of, relating to, or being a deformity in which an anatomical part is turned outward away from the midline of the body to an abnormal degree a valgus heel valgus deformity of the big toe—see cubitus valgus, hallux valgus, talipes valgus; compare genu valgum, genu varum
2: varus 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
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