valgus
/val-guhs/US // ˈvæl gəs //UK // (ˈvælɡəs) //
光,光线,光明,光照
Definitions
n.名词 noun
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plural val·gus·es.
- : an abnormally turned position of a part of the bone structure of a human being, especially of the leg.
adj.形容词 adjective
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- : of or in such a position; bowlegged, knock-kneed, or the like.
Examples
Valgus, val′gus, n. a bow-legged man: a form of club-foot—talipes valgus:—pl.
In hallux valgus, the metatarso-phalangeal joint of the great toe undergoes changes characteristic of arthritis deformans.
When this angle is increased, the attitude is described as one of cubitus valgus.
It is sometimes combined with eversion of the foot—pes calcaneo-valgus, or with inversion—pes calcaneo-varus.
The most frequent sequel is stiffness of the ankle-joint and traumatic pes valgus.
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