Definition of Malformation

1. Noun. An affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed.

Exact synonyms: Deformity, 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

2. Noun. Something abnormal or anomalous.
Exact synonyms: Miscreation
Generic synonyms: Failure
Specialized synonyms: Monstrosity
Derivative terms: Miscreate

Definition of Malformation

1. n. Ill formation; irregular or anomalous formation; abnormal or wrong conformation or structure.

Definition of Malformation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Malformation

1. A morphologic defect resulting from an intrinsically abnormal developmental process. Origin: L. Malus = evil, formatio = a forming This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Malformation

male pattern baldness
male person
male plug
male pseudohermaphroditism
male reproductive gland
male reproductive system
male sibling
male sterility
male urethra
malfeasance
malfeasance
malfeasances
malfeasant
malfed
malformation (current term)
malformation (current term)
malformations
malformed
malfunction
malfunction
malfunctioned
malfunctioning
malfunctions
Malgaigne
Malgaigne's amputation
Malgaigne's fossa
Malgaigne's hernia
Malgaigne's luxation
Malgaigne's triangle
malgaigne fracture

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