Definition of Valgus

1. Noun. A deformity in which there is an abnormal displacement of part of a limb away from the midline of the body.

Generic synonyms: Deformity, Malformation, Misshapenness
Antonyms: Varus

Definition of Valgus

1. the position of a joint that is abnormally turned outward [n -ES] : VALGOID [adj]

Medical Definition of Valgus

1. An abnormal position in which part of a limb is twisted outward away from the midline, opposite of varus. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Valgus

valeting
valetings
valets
Valetta
valetudinarian
valetudinarian
valetudinarianism
valetudinarians
valetudinaries
valetudinary
valet de chambre
valgoid
valgoid
valgous
valgus (current term)
valgus (current term)
valguses
valhalla
Valhalla
Vali
valiance
valiances
valiancies
valiancy
valiant
valiantly
valiantness
valiantnesses
valiants
valid

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