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单词 bowleg
释义

bowleg

noun

bow·​leg ˈbō-ˌleg How to pronounce bowleg (audio)
-ˌlāg,
ˈbō-ˈleg,
-ˈlāg
: a leg bowed outward at or below the knee
bowlegged
ˈbō-ˌle-gəd How to pronounce bowleg (audio)
-ˌlā-;
-ˌlegd
-ˌlāgd
adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web If left untreated, as was the case with Valerie, bowlegs can lead to deformities such as differences in leg lengths, difficulty walking and running and high risk of arthritis. Fox News, 3 Dec. 2019 Braces, vitamin D or calcium supplements, or even surgery are explored as possible treatments for bowlegs. Fox News, 3 Dec. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1864, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

bowleg

noun

bow·​leg ˈbō-ˌleg, -ˌlāg, ˈbō-ˈ How to pronounce bowleg (audio)
: a leg bowed outward at or below the knee

called also genu varum

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