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GENU VALGUM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Bones and Joints
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- valgus
1, record 1, English, valgus
correct, see observation, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... denoting a deformity in which the angulation of the part is away from the midline of the body .... 2, record 1, English, - valgus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Should be used only in connection with the noun it describes, as talipes valgus, genu valgum, coxa valga, etc. 2, record 1, English, - valgus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Antonym: varus. 3, record 1, English, - valgus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Os et articulations
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- valgus
1, record 1, French, valgus
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tourné en dehors. 2, record 1, French, - valgus
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Huesos y articulaciones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- valgo
1, record 1, Spanish, valgo
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- valga 1, record 1, Spanish, valga
correct
- valgus 1, record 1, Spanish, valgus
correct
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-01-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Bones and Joints
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- genu valgum
1, record 2, English, genu%20valgum
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- knock-knee 2, record 2, English, knock%2Dknee
correct
- knock knee 3, record 2, English, knock%20knee
correct
- genu introrsum 4, record 2, English, genu%20introrsum
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Genu valgum is the Latin-derived term used to describe knock-knee deformity. While many otherwise healthy children have knock-knee deformity as a passing trait, some individuals retain or develop this deformity due to hereditary or genetic disorders or metabolic bone disease. The typical gait pattern is circumduction, requiring that the individual swing each leg outward while walking in order to take a step without striking the planted limb with the moving limb. Not only are the mechanics of gait compromised but also, with significant angular deformity, anterior and medial knee pain are common. 2, record 2, English, - genu%20valgum
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "genu valgum" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 2, English, - genu%20valgum
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Os et articulations
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- genu valgum
1, record 2, French, genu%20valgum
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- genou cagneux 2, record 2, French, genou%20cagneux
masculine noun
- genu introrsum 3, record 2, French, genu%20introrsum
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déformation du membre inférieur se caractérisant par une obliquité (inclinaison) de la jambe formant avec la cuisse un angle ouvert en dehors. 1, record 2, French, - genu%20valgum
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Huesos y articulaciones
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- genu valgo
1, record 2, Spanish, genu%20valgo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- pierna en X 1, record 2, Spanish, pierna%20en%20X
correct, feminine noun
- pierna de panadero 1, record 2, Spanish, pierna%20de%20panadero
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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