valgus
adjective
val·gus
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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 sense 1
—used of the knee
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valgus
adjective
val·gus
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Medical Definition of valgus
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 sense 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