genu varum
Definition
Noun: A medical condition characterized by an outward bowing of the leg at the knee, resulting in a noticeable gap between the knees when the ankles are together. This condition is also commonly known as "bow legs."
Usage
Genu varum is a technical term used primarily in medical and anatomical contexts to describe a specific alignment deformity of the lower limb. - The pediatrician diagnosed the toddler with genu varum, which is common in early childhood but typically corrects itself. - Severe genu varum in adults may lead to knee pain and osteoarthritis.
Advanced Usage
- Physiological genu varum: Refers to the normal, mild bowing seen in infants and very young children, which usually resolves without intervention.
- Pathological genu varum: Indicates bowing caused by an underlying disease, such as Blount's disease or rickets, requiring medical treatment.
Variants and Related Words
- Bow legs (noun): The common, non-technical term for .
- Varus deformity (noun): A broader medical term for an inward angulation of a bone segment; is a specific type of varus deformity affecting the knee.
- Genu valgum (noun): The opposite condition, characterized by knees that angle inward and touch each other when the ankles are apart ("knock-knees").
Synonyms
- Bowleg (noun)
- Tibia vara (noun, specifically refers to a bowed tibia bone, often associated with Blount's disease)
Antonyms
- Genu valgum (noun): Knock-knees.
Noun
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a leg bowed outward at the knee (or below the knee)
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