valgoid
/ˈvælɡɔɪd/
adjective
- Relating to or resembling a valgus deformity, in which a body part (especially a joint) is bent outward away from the midline of the body.
- The doctor noted a valgoid alignment in the patient's knee, causing the lower leg to angle outward.
- The physical therapist recommended exercises to correct the valgoid position of the hips.
- Children with a valgoid foot posture often complain of pain in the arch after long walks.