deformity
noun
de·for·mi·ty
di-ˈfȯr-mə-tē 
dē-
plural deformities
1
: the state of being deformed
2
: imperfection, blemish: such as
a
: a physical blemish or distortion : disfigurement
b
: a moral or aesthetic flaw or defect
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Examples of deformity in a Sentence
a disease causing deformity of the spine
a primitive culture that cast aside infants born with deformities, allowing them to die of exposure to the elements
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Claw Toe Claw toe is a deformity marked by toes bending downward into a claw-like position, causing pain and balance issues.28
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
Although diminutive, this deformity flung the radiopharmaceutical supply chain into disarray last month, leading to the cancellation of thousands of patient appointments.
—Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
Helmet therapy, also known as helmet orthosis, is often prescribed to help mold a baby's skull into shape when there are deformities or other abnormalities present, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2024
The film starred John Hurt as Joseph (John) Merrick, an English man with severe physical deformities who was largely shunned by society, and Anthony Hopkins as Frederick Treves, a doctor who befriended Merrick.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
Although diminutive, this deformity flung the radiopharmaceutical supply chain into disarray last month, leading to the cancellation of thousands of patient appointments.
—Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
Helmet therapy, also known as helmet orthosis, is often prescribed to help mold a baby's skull into shape when there are deformities or other abnormalities present, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2024
The film starred John Hurt as Joseph (John) Merrick, an English man with severe physical deformities who was largely shunned by society, and Anthony Hopkins as Frederick Treves, a doctor who befriended Merrick.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Deformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deformity. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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deformity
noun
de·for·mi·ty
di-ˈfȯr-mət-ē
plural deformities
1
: the state of being deformed
2
: a physical blemish or twisting out of a natural shape or condition
3
: a morally disgusting or artistically ugly imperfection
Medical Definition
deformity
noun
de·for·mi·ty
di-ˈfȯr-mət-ē
plural deformities
1
: the state of being deformed
2
: a physical blemish or distortion
deformities caused by thalidomide
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