adj :  turned outward : esp  :  of, relating to, or being a deformity in which an anatomical part is turned outward away from the midline of the body to an abnormal degree < deformity of the ankle>  - see CUBITUS VALGUS HALLUX VALGUS TALIPES VALGUS  - compare GENU VALGUM GENU VARUM VARUS  valgus n 
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  falx  flex  flux 
 
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