What does valgus mean?
Definitions for valgus
ˈvæl gəsval·gus
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Princeton's WordNet
valgusnoun
a deformity in which there is an abnormal displacement of part of a limb away from the midline of the body
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valgusadjective
knock-kneed (having the distal part of a limb displaced or twisted away from the midline of the body)
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valgus
Valgus refers to a medical term that describes an abnormal alignment condition in which a part or joint of the body is angled outward, away from the midline of the body. It commonly occurs in the knees, hips, feet, and elbows. It is the opposite of varus, which is a condition where a part or joint is angled inward.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Valgus
val′gus, n. a bow-legged man: a form of club-foot—talipes valgus:—pl. Val′gi (-jī). [L.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of valgus in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of valgus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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