coxa valga

noun

A hip deformity where the angle between the head and neck of the femur and its shaft is increased, usually above 135 degrees.

Meanings

nouncoxa valga (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA hip deformity where the angle between the head and neck of the femur and its shaft is increased, usually above 135 degrees.
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