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val·gus  (vlgs)
adj.
1. Characterized by an abnormal outward turning of a bone, especially of the hip, knee, or foot.
2. Knock-kneed.
n.
A valgus bone.

[Latin, bowlegged.]

valgoid (-goid) adj.

valgus [ˈvælgəs]
adj
(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol denoting a deformity in which the distal part of a limb is displaced or twisted away from the midline of the body See hallux valgus
[from Latin: knock-kneed]

valgus
1. an abnormally turned condition of a bone in part of the human body, especially the leg.
2. the condition of being bow-legged.
See also: Body, Human
1. an abnormally turned condition of a bone in part of the human body, especially the leg.
2. the condition of being bowlegged.
See also: Bones
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.valgus - a deformity in which there is an abnormal displacement of part of a limb away from the midline of the body
deformity, malformation, misshapenness - an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
varus - a deformity in which part of a limb is turned inward to an abnormal degree


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Bunions are a very common and often painful condition Medically known as hallux valgus, an estimated 33 per cent of women will develop bunions at some stage in their lives Bunions are a very common and often painful condition.
They reported that 65% of the videotaped injuries were non-contact, all were at foot strike with the knee close to extension, and most demonstrated excessive dynamic valgus collapse.
Besides, the knee of the supporting leg in female players took a more knock-kneed, or valgus, position, putting more stress on the outside of the knee joint.
 
 
 
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