malformation
noun
mal·for·ma·tion
ˌmal-fȯr-ˈmā-shən 
-fər-
: irregular, anomalous, abnormal, or faulty formation or structure
Examples of malformation in a Sentence
The condition is marked by malformation of the spine.
She underwent surgery to correct a heart malformation.
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In addition to head trauma, high blood pressure, tobacco and alcohol use, other causes of brain bleeds include aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, blood thinners, brain tumors, bleeding disorders and the use of drugs such as cocaine.
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Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Other babies were missing key brain structures or had other malformations.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The outlet reported that Remley fell ill in June 2022 and was later diagnosed with Chiari malformation.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Then there are phthalates, plastic-softening chemicals added to food containers that have been linked to genital malformations in boys and lower sperm counts and testosterone levels in men.
—Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2024
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Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Other babies were missing key brain structures or had other malformations.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The outlet reported that Remley fell ill in June 2022 and was later diagnosed with Chiari malformation.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Then there are phthalates, plastic-softening chemicals added to food containers that have been linked to genital malformations in boys and lower sperm counts and testosterone levels in men.
—Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2024
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malformation
noun
mal·for·ma·tion
ˌmal-fȯr-ˈmā-shən
-fər-
: a misshapen, abnormal, or faulty formation or structure
malformation of the knee joint
Medical Definition
malformation
noun
mal·for·ma·tion
ˌmal-fȯr-ˈmā-shən, -fər-
: irregular, anomalous, abnormal, or faulty formation or structure
congenital malformations
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