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Definition of Deformity
1. Noun. An affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed.
Exact synonyms: Malformation, Misshapenness
Generic synonyms: Affliction
Specialized synonyms: Arnold-chiari Deformity, Clawfoot, Pes Cavus, Cleft Foot, Clubfoot, Talipes, Chicken Breast, Pigeon Breast, Plagiocephaly, Scaphocephaly, Valgus, Varus
Derivative terms: Deformed, Misshapen
Generic synonyms: Affliction
Specialized synonyms: Arnold-chiari Deformity, Clawfoot, Pes Cavus, Cleft Foot, Clubfoot, Talipes, Chicken Breast, Pigeon Breast, Plagiocephaly, Scaphocephaly, Valgus, Varus
Derivative terms: Deformed, Misshapen
2. Noun. An appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen. "Suffering from facial disfiguration"
Exact synonyms: Disfiguration, Disfigurement
Generic synonyms: Appearance, Visual Aspect
Derivative terms: Deformed, Disfigure, Disfigure
Generic synonyms: Appearance, Visual Aspect
Derivative terms: Deformed, Disfigure, Disfigure
Definition of Deformity
1. n. The state of being deformed; want of proper form or symmetry; any unnatural form or shape; distortion; irregularity of shape or features; ugliness.
Definition of Deformity
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Medical Definition of Deformity
1. A permanent structural deviation from the normal shape or size, resulting in disfigurement; may be congenital or acquired. Synonym: deformation. (05 Mar 2000)
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