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单词 valgus
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Definition of valgus in English:

valgus

noun ˈvalɡəsˈvælɡəs
mass nounMedicine
  • A deformity involving oblique displacement of part of a limb away from the midline.

    〔医〕(膝、足或髋的)外翻,外偏。VARUS 的反义词

    The opposite of varus
    Example sentencesExamples
    • This condition occurs because of repetitive valgus stress.
    • There were no patients with posterior or valgus laxity.
    • The lower extremities were equal in length, and no varus or valgus deformity of the knee was present.
    • Prophylactic knee braces are designed to protect uninjured knees from valgus stresses that could damage the medial collateral ligaments.
    • The associated valgus deformity contributed to osteoarthritic changes.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin, literally 'knock-kneed'.

Definition of valgus in US English:

valgus

nounˈvalɡəsˈvælɡəs
Medicine
  • A deformity involving oblique displacement of part of a limb away from the midline.

    〔医〕(膝、足或髋的)外翻,外偏。VARUS 的反义词

    The opposite of varus
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The associated valgus deformity contributed to osteoarthritic changes.
    • Prophylactic knee braces are designed to protect uninjured knees from valgus stresses that could damage the medial collateral ligaments.
    • The lower extremities were equal in length, and no varus or valgus deformity of the knee was present.
    • There were no patients with posterior or valgus laxity.
    • This condition occurs because of repetitive valgus stress.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin, literally ‘knock-kneed’.

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