encyclopedia of medical concepts
ψ 

Genu Varum

More information in Books or onNLM PubMed
Definition: An outward slant of the thigh in which the knees are wide apart and the ankles close together. Genu varum can develop due to skeletal and joint dysplasia (e.g., OSTEOARTHRITIS; Blount's disease); and malnutrition (e.g., RICKETS; FLUORIDE POISONING).     
See Also Rickets
Other names Legs, Bow; Leg, Bow; Bow Legs; Genu Varus; Bow Leg
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Weismann Netter syndrome  0   *Bone Diseases, Developmental *Genu Varum.

To share this definition, click "text" (Facebook, Twitter) or "link" (blog, mail) then paste text link
Ads by Google

Sources: NLM Medical Subject Headings, NIH UMLS, Drugs@FDA, FDA AERS original data copyright United States Government. No endorsement implied. Last modified 6/6/2012

Warning: the drugs or drug combinations referred to here may be similar or related, but are not be the same ones and may not have the same pharmacological action as other substances described on the same page or in the same row. Please refer to product monograph or to your doctor
This website is accredited by Health On the Net Foundation. Click to verify.
We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
About Reference.MD Privacy